We asked our authors from around the world to share their thoughts on why they write, why they read, and the books that have influenced them.
Here’s what they had to say.
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Peter Irman
Why do I read? Seriously? I’m supposed to provide an intelligent answer? Are you sure, “Well, duh,” won’t do the job? I read . . . just because I do. Because books with great characters and gripping stories are an intrinsic part of my life. Because I love thinking about the characters long after I’ve finished the book and imagining how their lives are unfolding. I read because books smell good and feel good in my hands and because I love the rip of excitement that zips through me when I first open the cover. And I read . . . just because.
