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backonthealex's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very interesting book to read. I've thought a lot about books that I have read and that have changed me in some way, so it was interesting to discover what books changed well-known authors. The 31 authors are all published, and well-known, but the book is geared toward mostly Australian and English writers, many of whom American children not be familiar with. That is the only drawback for me. I would love to see a similar book done with American and Canadian authors, including authors who had immigrated here as children.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Before reading this book I had only heard of three of these authors. However, I love the glimpses into their childhoods. There is a common story that links us readers together: That magical moment when we find the right book. The one that turns us into lifelong readers. This anthology celebrates that. I recommend it to everyone.
meganori's review against another edition
4.0
A large and varied collection of short and sharp essays by Australian and nz writers; some i know well and some I'd never heard of. Very enjoyable for anyone who loves books!
habitualrereader's review against another edition
2.0
Some of the stories were great but there were a lot that I didn't find particularly interesting. I think I would've enjoyed it more if I were familiar with more of the authors. However, the ones I did enjoy added quite a few books to my TBR that I might not've found otherwise.
waynewaynus's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this. Such a clever idea, asking writers about the book that meant the most growing up. The illustrations by Shaun Tan complement the writing so well.
kellyhager's review against another edition
This is an anthology of stories from Australian authors, detailing the book (or books) most responsible for making them who they are as readers, authors and people.
This is the kind of book that every reader will be able to identify with. We all have books that we can point to that make us US. (Matilda is one of mine, as I'm sure thousands of others will agree.)
The stories are both incredibly familiar to me and incredibly foreign. I haven't read many of the novels mentioned, which is awesome (I plan to hit the library!) but the authors' feelings for them? I do know all of them.
Recommended.
This is the kind of book that every reader will be able to identify with. We all have books that we can point to that make us US. (Matilda is one of mine, as I'm sure thousands of others will agree.)
The stories are both incredibly familiar to me and incredibly foreign. I haven't read many of the novels mentioned, which is awesome (I plan to hit the library!) but the authors' feelings for them? I do know all of them.
Recommended.
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