How to develop a reading hobbit

If you're ever in Manchester Center, VT, check out North Shire Books. It's an awesome store with a large and diverse shelf selection and a beautiful setting. I was pleased to find they had four of my titles in stock. They also have a brilliant staff. The night before, I was talking with the editor of Forbes (really), and he told me about some books on langauge he thought I'd enjoy. I mentioned the author, Steven Pinker, to one of the bookstore employees, and he led me to a shelf, pointed to