Irene Vallejo

Author

Irene Vallejo is a Spanish author and classical philologist whose work celebrates the history and enduring importance of books, reading, and the written word. Her previous book Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World was an international bestseller translated into over 30 languages. Consolations continues her exploration of... literature's power to comfort, inspire, and sustain us through life's challenges. Vallejo writes with passion and erudition about why books matter. Her audiobooks and books are beautiful listening and reading for bibliophiles, history lovers, and anyone who believes in the transformative power of reading. Read more Show less