Let’s go on a reading field trip. Our guide is Tom Lutz, an American author and the founder of The Los Angeles Review of Books, and he’ll be teaching us about The Cloud of Unknowing – a useful tool for discerning readers like yourself. First, a disclaimer: The audio link (see below) from Tom canContinue reading Getting Lost in Books
I’ve been away from my desk. If you must know, I’ve been surfing in O’ahu with my family. It was a great vacation, and now I’m back, jet-lagged and happy to see my reading room. When I packed for the trip, I wanted to fill my bag with several books to study during my downtimeContinue reading I STOPPED READING BOOKS (FOR 7 DAYS)
Last night, my wife said, “I don’t understand how you get through books so quickly.” Here’s the secret: I spend a lot of time with my books. I’m not a speed reader. You should know this by now. In fact, I’m the exact opposite. I read slowly on purpose so I can hear the conversationsContinue reading How to Read a Lot of Books
Welcome to The Read Well Podcast’s Reader Personality Test! Are you curious about what kind of reader you are? This simple test is designed to uncover your unique reading style, helping you understand your preferences and habits. By answering a few simple questions, you’ll discover reading personality! Instructions for Taking the Reader Personality Test Questions:Continue reading Personality Test: What Kind of Reader are you?
In the book Flowers for Algernon (1958), Charlie Gordon is a person with mental disabilities who receives an experimental operation to make him smarter. As his intelligence grows, the people he loves begin to resent him. Frustrated by this, Charlie asks, “But what’s wrong with a person wanting to be more intelligent, to acquire knowledge,Continue reading What’s Wrong with Getting More Intelligent?
On the Basis of Sex (2018) is a movie about the early years of Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s legal career. I watched the movie last night and loved it. Here’s why. Exposure of bias: Ginsberg went to Harvard Law School. There are several scenes in which it’s clear the administration does not want women in theirContinue reading On the Basis of Sex
I’m not a late-night kind of guy. I’m usually in bed by 10:00, but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy some late-night reading. There’s something very pleasurable about reading at the end of the day. All the work is done, the kids are asleep, and I’m usually craving some kind of adventure. So, let’s startContinue reading Late-Night Reading
I’m overwhelmed when I stand in front of my bookshelf. Not because I don’t know what to read, but because I get to pick. I have the freedom to choose whatever book I want. I know that’s a small thing, but is it? Let’s discuss. First, there’s the liberty and freedom our brave service menContinue reading The Freedom to Read
I love clubs. There’s something fantastic about connecting with friends who share my interests. In a world dominated by iPhones and binge-watching Netflix (no judgment here, I feel the same way sometimes), it’s tough to find people who are passionate about books. Not just any books, but the beautiful works of Shakespeare, Sophocles, Angelou, Dostoyevsky,Continue reading A Club for Readers? Really?
These days, I’m trying to spend most of my time with 3-layered books. Let me explain. The first layer is the book itself—the words on the page. It’s written well, makes clear arguments, and gets me thinking. The second layer is in the back, where the author cites their sources. It’s an extensive list ofContinue reading A Good Book Has 3 Layers