The Uncommon Reader- by Alan Bennett

What happens when the Queen of England becomes obsessed with reading? In The Uncommon Reader, Alan Bennett takes this delightful idea and turns it into a smart, funny, and surprisingly moving story about the power of books to change lives. In this episode, we’ll talk about how Bennett mixes satire with tenderness, what the Queen’s reading journey reveals about class and culture, and why this little book has such a big impact.

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