"I Reed a Hard Readinge a whill": Reconstructing the Reading of Lady Margaret Hoby.

The article focuses on Lady Margaret Hoby's diary as a reflection of early modern female readership and its engagement with religious and political texts. Topics include her diverse reading habits beyond devotional literature, the extent of her engagement with theological and polemical works, and the implications of her reading for understanding early modern women's intellectual lives. This exploration highlights Lady Hoby's active role in religious and political debates.