How to Read Now

In "How to Read Now," award-winning novelist Elaine Castillo examines the politics and ethics of reading, advocating for a more engaged and nuanced relationship with literature and art. Through a series of linked essays, she challenges conventional notions of empathy in reading and addresses complex issues such as colonialism in literary canon and the cultural significance of contemporary media. With a blend of humor and incisive critique, Castillo invites readers to confront difficult truths and forge deeper connections, ultimately proposing a richer, more complicated approach to understanding the world through books.