Poignant, touching, and enlightening. Hood provides a new rich glimpse into an Italian American childhood. A treat for bibliophiles and readers of all genres. -- Library Journal Not many people could point with such specificity to books that have imparted valuable life lessons, and Hood shares beloved works with an affecting and inspiring reverence. -- Booklist Charming. [an] homage to the power of books. -- Kirkus Morningstar is a love letter to the very act of reading and the power of books to light the way. I can think of no better guide than Ann Hood, whose generosity of spirit, courage, humor, gumption, and grace are a powerful reminder that language and story have the capacity to heal, to instruct, and to change our lives.

What a mighty little book, so full of heart. -- Dani Shapiro, author of Devotion and Slow Motion As a childhood reader myself, I loved this enchanting journey through Ann Hood's early fascination with reading and how it shaped her life and sensibility. Hood is a delightful writer, wise, charming, and lucid, and book lovers will find Morningstar irresistible. -- Lynne Sharon Schwartz, author of Ruined by Reading.