The library is the last free living room in town
Why it matters: One of the few places where we can sit for hours without buying anything, the public library now holds far more than books.
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Margaret Ellison
Culture and books columnistA former literature teacher who writes about books, libraries and the changing habits of readers.
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In defence of reading slowly
In an age of speed and summaries, losing yourself unhurriedly in a book has become a rarer and more precious experience.