It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since the publication of Eragon, the debut novel from then-wunderkind teen writer Christopher Paolini, about a farm boy who discovers a dragon’s egg and becomes a reluctant hero. It was a highly controversial release back in 2003: although it sold phenomenally well (it was the third best-selling children’s […]
You might skip past the dedication in a book, ready to dig into the good stuff. But don’t forget there’s often writing worthy of your attention before the story even begins—and here’s your proof! The best dedications ever written: Haroun And The Sea Of Stories, by Salman Rushdie Zembla, Zenda, Xanadu: All our dream-worlds may come true. […]