Book after Book

The struggle of literature is in fact a struggle to escape from the confines of language; it stretches out from the utmost limits of what can be said; what stirs literature is the call and attraction of what is not in the dictionary. Italo Calvino What are your favourite quotes? Share them on Twitter or in the comments below!

This is such perfect timing! To celebrate my " Italy in Books " reading challenge 2011, Jeanette Winterson has kindly agreed to read The Night Driver , a short story written in 1967 by the famous Italo Calvino. OK, maybe that's just wishful thinking! Jeanette Winterson is simply one of the authors taking part in the Guardian's podcast to introduce their favourite short story by another writer. I believe that the English version is a translation from the Italian by William Weaver and it begins like this: As soon as I am outside the city I realize night has fallen. I turn on my headlights. So click here , sit back, close your eyes and enjoy the drive...