Reading books is always fun.

Read while walking, read while lying down, read by the pool, read on the bus... There's no wrong way to read a book! (And it's also perfectly fine not to read at all.)

In this collection of essays on reading, renowned translator and essayist Nankichi Aoyama draws upon his extensive experience in reading and translating to meticulously describe the various pleasures of reading. He also provides a vast list of recommended books, allowing all book lovers to find a deep resonance with like-minded individuals within its pages!