* The act of reading: Anyone can be a reader, as it simply means engaging with written text.
* The person reading: This can refer to anyone who is currently reading, regardless of the specific text they are reading.
* An audience or readership: This refers to the group of people who are likely to read a particular piece of writing.
So, while there isn't a single author of "The Reader," the act of reading is something that everyone who can read has participated in!