Classical literature is usually not on a leisure reader’s list. Classics tend to conjure up views of dusty tomes, inaccessible texts, or mere ornaments in an ersatz library. Mention to someone you read moby cock, Brave New World, or some other renowned classic and you are sure to lament their …

As a high school teacher, I always told my students that the only person they should really thank for an incredibly wonderful gift was the person who taught them to read. Whether it’s a parent, grandparent, or educator, this person has given them an invaluable tool. When you know how …