For Alberto Manguel, the internationally-acclaimed Argentine-born Canadian writer and bibliophile, the activity of reading, in its broadest sense, defines us. Here,  Alberto Manguel and Marina Warner explore the crafts of reading and writing, reflect on those 'memory palaces' called libraries, and honour Jorges Luis Borges.


Reading the Universe (Alberto Manguel)

Founded in 1820, the RSL acts as a voice for the value of literature, honouring and supporting emerging and established writers whilst creating a bridge between authors and audiences of all backgrounds and experiences to engage as many people as possible with the wealth of literature in the UK.

Reading the Universe (Alberto Manguel)

Royal Society Literature