* If you're a fiction reader, they can make your first reading of a new novel or short story feel as rewarding as a second or third reading, and they can give you new perspectives on works you already cherish. * If you're an aspiring writer, they can help you understand the methods that great writers use to tackle literary concepts—successful methods you can then apply to your own writing. * If you're a book club member, they can enliven discussions and provide your group with engaging activities to create even deeper appreciations of the works you're reading. * If you're a student, they can improve and enhance the close reading skills essential to success in high school, college, and beyond.