Portable Magic: A History of Books and Their Readers BOTY_2025 5—point print size

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Portable Magic: A History of Books and Their Readers BOTY_2025 5—point print sizeA history of one of humankinds most resilient and influential technologies over the past millenniumthe book. Revelatory and entertaining in equal measure, Portable Magic will charm and challenge literature lovers of all kinds as it illuminates the transformative power and eternal appeal of the written word. Stephen King once said that books are a uniquely portable magic. Here, Emma Smith takes readers on a literary adventure that spans centuries and