No One Round Here Reads Tolstoy

No One Round Here Reads Tolstoy is a personal account of Mark Hodkinson’s childhood in Rochdale during the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting his early experiences with books, family, and local culture. The book explores how reading and writing evolved over the past five decades, reflecting Hodkinson’s journey from a boy with limited access to literature to a successful author and publisher. It also delves into the influence of stories, the significance of literature for working-class writers, and the impact of his family and community on his love of books.