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Welcome to The Read Well Podcast. Each week, I explore interesting books and the wisdom of extraordinary writers, aiming to integrate their teachings into our daily lives. This is a space for readers who relish close reading, detailed note-taking, and applying literary insights to create change.
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View all posts →Should You Read The Odyssey by Homer?
A recent article considering why Homer’s epic still belongs on a modern reader’s shelf.
The Best Line in All of Philosophy (In My Opinion)
Read Like Socrates: How to Choose Books That Actually Make You Better
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