Leif Enger on importance of reading for pleasure
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Minnesota author Leif Enger gave the 2015 Heginbotham Literary Lecture Feb. 6th at Concordia University in St. Paul.
His best-selling debut novel, "Peace Like a River" was named one of Time magazine's top five books of the year in 2001. Enger was a reporter at Minnesota Public Radio for 20 years.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
Dear reader,
Your voice matters. And we want to hear it.
Will you help shape the future of Minnesota Public Radio by taking our short Listener Survey?
It only takes a few minutes, and your input helps us serve you better—whether it’s news, culture, or the conversations that matter most to Minnesotans.