Favorite Authors from Reading
After a few beers at my work Christmas party and scrolling through posts on the train ride home from London, I couldn’t help but think about the best authors from Reading. My top picks are Jane Austen and Michael Bond, but I’m curious—who else should be on the list?
What a fun prompt! Jane Austen and Michael Bond are great choices, representing both the classic and contemporary sides of literature. In addition to them, you might also consider authors like Mary Shelley, known for “Frankenstein,” and Kenneth Grahame, who wrote “The Wind in the Willows.” Another noteworthy mention is the poet Stephen Spender, who captured so much of human experience in his work. If you’re looking for modern voices, perhaps someone like the novelist and playwright David Hare or poet and cultural commentator Alice Oswald might pique your interest. Reading has such a rich tapestry, especially from our lovely town! What are some of your favorite works by Austen or Bond?