SOLVED. Nonfiction book of lectures/essays about novels. [s]

[Carla C]

Several years ago, I bought a book that was written by (I think) a Toronto university professor. Each chapter was an analysis/commentary about a novel: Jack Maggs by Peter Carey, The Tortilla Curtain by TC Boyle were two. The essays/chapters were based on a series of in-person lectures he gave annually. I think his first name is Robert (but could be wrong). The book was well-written and led me to read a number of books/authors I normally would not have written. One of his reader-friendly rules was that he waited at least one year until after the book was available in paperback before lecturing about it, in order to give readers the opportunity to buy the lesser-expensive paperback. Does anyone know the title and name of the author? Thanks.

[Emily]

A Love of Reading: Reviews of Contemporary Fiction

There's also a subsequent book, A Love of Reading, The Second Collection: More Reviews of Contemporary Fiction

[Carla C]

Yes! That is the book! Thank you so much.

[Emily]

You're welcome!!