This collection of essays originally published in the New York Review of Books was a mixed bag for me. It started off strong; the early pieces address topics of interest to general readers such as is it okay to not finish a book you do not like, and are ebooks killing reading or helping? The later sections are of narrower appeal since they address topics such as the struggles of authors and the challenge of translating works of literature. (The author is a published writer of fiction and non-fiction, as well as a translator). It is worth a read, though I'd suggest skimming the essays that are not of interest.
