The Uncommon Reader
Author: Alan Bennett
It was the corgis’ fault. When they strayed through the grounds of Buckingham Palace, the Queen discovered the City of Westminster traveling library. The Queen has never had much time for reading—pleasure has always come second place to duty—though now that one is here I suppose one ought to borrow a book. She is about to discover the joys of literature, albeit late in lif….Read More
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