Lost in a Book

Why do people read for pleasure? In what ways is pleasure reading similar to hypnosis and to dreaming? Why do sophisticated readers often find enjoyment in reading material they consider "trash"? In this fascinating book, psychologist Victor Nell offers intriguing insights into the process of reading for pleasure. His book will be of interest to cognitive psychologists, reading specialists, cultural sociologists, librarians, and literary critics, as well as to those of us who are merely curious about the mysterious and wonder-filled process that is reading.