A short novel (novella), The Uncommon Reader was a total delight to read. I don't use that word much, but I guess I am inspired by the British here. As the book opens Queen Elizabeth stumbles upon a bookmobile and checks out a book so as not to seem rude. She also meets someone on her kitchen staff, Norman, who ends up helping her change her life through books. Not everyone in her life is happy about her newfound love (reading), but the Queen has a change in priorities. Although a seemingly dry pretense, this novella clips along nicely offering the reader a chance to look into the life of royalty as well as relating to a fellow reader.
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