How many of you read first edition books? Do you actually read them or keep them on the shelf for safe keeping?

Can someone help me articulate why Gravitys Rainbow is a hard read? Im about 200 pages in and its certainly one you need to focus on while reading and pay attention constantly to whose speaking. However, when asked why it is hard, I struggle to answer. What are your thoughts?

Has anyone read Stranger in a Strange Land? Any thoughts? Im about 60 pages in and the plots grabbing me. Im interested in learning more about the main character and Vonnegut speaks highly so looking to get through all of it.

Reasking and rephrasing as I accidentally removed my last post. Which Japanese author made a greater impact in the 20th century Japan: Eiji Yoshikawa or Haruki Murakami?

Thoughts on John Cowper Powys? He's a relatively unknown English writer.

Anyone read Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller. Thoughts?

Whose your favorite female author?

Anyone here a Book Dragon? They dont actually read all of the books they have. Just sit on a pile of them like a Dragon.