Style's Special Section on Reading

Ever get lost in a book? Of course you have. Escape is one good reason to read -- especially during these lazy, late-summer days -- but reading also can open our minds in unexpected ways. We spoke with eight artists and performers about finding their muses and eureka moments in titles as disparate as "The Art of War" and "Go, Dog. Go!" Ralph Waldo Emerson said there is creative reading, as well as writing. This section explores that notion, and more. Read more »