Open Thread: One Author You’re Grateful For?

Sure, There’s Probably a Dozen—Likely More—But Pick Just One

It’s Thanksgiving here in the U.S., a time to pause and express gratitude for the bounties—perhaps even some of the burdens—of life. As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about books and the people who write them, my mind jumps to the many authors from whom I’ve benefitted.

Accepting there are no right or wrong answers here, could I limit it to j…