Open a book this minute and start reading. Don’t move until you’ve reached page fifty. Until you’ve buried your thoughts in print. Cover yourself with words. Wash yourself away. Dissolve. Carol Shields Republic of Love

The World of Redwall

As one of my Must Reads (it’s also in the 1001 Children’s Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up), this classic had the feel of “homework” when I first picked it up, but soon became a pleasure to read.

Brian Jacques’ Redwall (1986)

The Redwall series began when I was more interested in reading my grandmother’s Sidney [...]