Just wanna say that reading fiction has a lot of value too! A lot of studies have shown that you learn just as much from fiction than from non-fiction especially in regards to empathy building and people skills.
Agreed! A lot of fictions have a lot to learn from only that it is packaged in a fictional story. Ofc it depends on the book but that also goes for non-fiction books. There are self help books that are just as trash as some fiction books..
Thank you for pointing that out! I read a lot of papers for university essays, so I don't want to read non fiction in my free time as well 😄 it depends if you change up your normal authors to bipoc, queer or political books eg themed around israel palestine or Cyprus. the one thing that makes reading so interesting is thinking outside the box. And of course as always there are quality differences but how are we gonna see them if we don't try?
I really think people undervalue the power of reading fictional books. Good fiction gives us a chance to reflect on our own and other cultures, and allows us to imagine alternative futures. It’s all the theory and philosophy you read in non-fiction in practice. Plus, the prose can be as beautiful as poetry. Don’t get down if all you have the energy to do is read fiction. It can be life-changing too.
if you want a really good one, I would recommend the Darken series by Chrystal blue. She has two books right now “Touch” and “Sight”, and I’m mad I have to wait for the third cause it’s so good!
“I don’t want to speak up unless I have a well formed opinion” that is EXACTLY how I feel in my classes. I’m trying to get out of this mindset right now bc I know I have good ideas it’s just hard to articulate sometimes
@@jonimitchellneverlies Being outspoken is more of a personality trait/skill than a gender trait/skill. I know plenty of women who are very outspoken along with some men. I also know just as many if not more men who don’t share their thoughts along with some women. @Nicole L I struggle with this as well. I found that practice in sharing your thoughts & even a public speaking class can help build that confidence to give voice to your thoughts (no matter how small or silly they may sound) & get an engaging conversation started.
@@beckylolo1 Thanks, I knew by mid March that I was going to hit my goal, (I already had 23 done), so started a new unrelated goal and reached it too. I believe last year was the only hearing record that I reached all my goals. (Three). I’d love to do that again this year but I am behind on books! (14 read so far).
@@annaberzitskaya9865 I’m 64 so I may have different tastes than you. Here’s some I remember: Furia, Just Mercy, Caste, The House by the Cerulean Sea, Happily Ever After‘s, Get a Life Chloe Brown (series), Atomic Habits, The Giver of Stars, A Promised Land, The Music of Bees, The Song of Achilles, A Woman of No Importance, Braiding Sweetgrass, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, The Midnight Library, Firekeepers Daughter, The Thursday Murder Club, and The Vanishing Half.
@@karenpreston8751 Can you assess by what degree each of these factors influence your purchase of a new author? 1. Word of mouth recommendation by a friend who has similar taste to your own 2. Staff recommendation in a bookshop 3. In store promotion on a table 4. Clever book jacket design 5. Character name in title 6. Literary allusion in title 7. Historical figure in title 8. Poetic imagery in title 9. Opening paragraph Feel free to rank your top three factors influencing your purchase of a new author, and add your own. I'm asking because I am a new author and you read a lot. Thank you for your time in advance.
Congrats, Elena! My dear Mom instilled the book-per-week policy in me at about 12 years old, and as I near 65 that has been maintained. Reflexive vocabulary, alternate patterns of thinking and expression, and the wonderful mental exercise have all been more than worthwhile outcomes. Keep at it!
The quote “The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read” by Mark Twain has definitely been one of those reasons that I need to start reading again! Thanks for sharing your tips on how we can just start substituting our time to start reading more!
Reading is incredible but the way we read is very important. if you're desire only to turn pages and read as much as possible is not a big deal .for me if I read one book in a month or may be two months and I understand all of it is better than reading a lot of books without understanding it's meaning.
I feel this is a great strategy for improving a skill or a topic of interest. Maybe its a little different reading stories and fiction which seem to have more room for binging?
I completely agree it is not the quantity of books read but the quality as determined by you the reader. Also re-reading books that impacted me personally at a different age in life is very different. For example I am starting to re-read Hamlet not just once in English high school class. Hamlet will be read very differently now as an adult than I was a teenager.
Both have value, its good to be engaged in reading, but obviously people who read this like will spend more time anticipating flipping the next page than absorbing the material.
This year I wanted to start reading, prior years I had not touched a book since middle school. I got back into reading with A Court of Thorn and Roses and I loved the whole series, connected and fell in love with the characters. Moved on to Throne of Glass and I love it too. I read every night whether it's a paragraph or 50 pages. I think it helps with so many things mentally and emotionally. I absolutely love reading and can't wait to just continue the hobby and learn. Thank you for the video Elena
Thank you Elena, I am also a life long learner and just turned 60, every time education comes up in a conversation my answer is to read as many good and worthwhile books you are able to; because the more worthwhile knowledge you have the more worthwhile you will become. Amen.
Congrats on sticking with your goal. I highly recommend A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell which tells the story of the first female spy in ww2. It's one of those books where if you didn't know it was real it would be considered too far fetched even for fiction. A really beautiful biography.
Definetely gonna read that. I had a similar experience to the one described by you with "The Auschwitz Volunteer" that tell the story of Witold Pilecki a polish soldier who voluntarily entered auschwitz in order to report what was really happening inside
reading a book a week is great, but I find myself rushing through the reading process and even forgetting some of the content as I rushed through them :p So I'm trying to be more present and intentional about reading this year.
For this year my goal was to read 20 books but I managed to do 13, still very proud of myself since I didnt have the habbit of reading before this year
I have never counted the number of books I have read, nor the time it took me to read them. Instead I fo used on enjoying them and even learning from them. And that grew my knowledge and maturity.
You should really read “humankind” by the Dutch author Rutger Bregman. It’s a similar book to “homo deus” but accentuates on his belief that humans are inherently good as opposed to the realist opinions of other writers. I loved it so much and always felt better about humankind after each chapter.
Not to be pedantic but the crux of his argument isnt that humans are inherently good, but inherently decent. that's the fundamental distinction he's making between humans being good vs bad
Yesss! Read anything! as long as you’re reading, you’re helping your mind and mental health❤️for years I’ve read about 50 books a year, and 2021 I read 70 books and it made me soo incredibly happy!! I have cats so I snuggle up with my cats and read for hours every single night before bed. My goal this year is 100 books since I read 70 in like 8-9 months. ❤️followed you on goodreads! (Edit: I get the majority of my books from my local library using Libby/overdrive app and can listen to audiobooks too if you can’t sit down and read that are typically really expensive)
Recommendations: The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King, Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate-Discoveries from A Secret World by Peter Wohlleben
I would suggest using the kindle app if getting an actual kindle isn’t in your budget! you can then read on your phone computer or any tablet! and libby works the same regardless 🤷🏾♀️ and of course going to the actual library is also so clutch when you are trying to up your reading without breaking the bank (I also suggest checking out used bookstores / or even just normal thrift stores for cheaper books!)
Totally agree! And in addition to the Kindle app, you can read within the Libby app on your phone or tablet. I read on an old iPad or my phone instead of investing in another device and it works great!
Love this! I'm also trying to read more this year and you've inspired me to invest in a kindle so I can pull it out in those moments when I'd end up scrolling through my phone instead. Half of a Yellow Sun is one of my favourite books ever - I read it whilst I was living briefly in Ikorodu, Nigeria and it really brought more perspective on the place I was staying and its history. This has reminded me to try and find more books relating to places I travel - I think it adds an extra level of appreciation or understanding of a place and its communities. Another wonderful video Elena 😊 xx
Thank you so much for this video!! It is so exciting getting into books again! and yes, everyone can find the time - like try to go to bed 30 minutes earlier to read, read while you're having breakfast or lunch, when you're meeting a friend in a café - try to be there 30min earlier to read - reading is 100% ME TIME - it's awesome. Instead of binge watch a series - binge read a book. It feels the same! instead of "oh just one more episode" it will be "oh just one more chapter". and if you don't know where to start. think about a good movie or series - they are often based on books! even if you know the story, it's worth it! You don't need to go for 52 books a year - that would pressure me a lot. I'm setting my goal to 12 books. So one each month, which is absolutely feasible. Have fun!!! :)
I never thought reading would have changed my life. In the past, I thought reading was a waste of time, especially autobiographies. However, my curiosity far outweighed my ignorance and I am so grateful that I decided to pick up my first book and read it 4 years ago ❤️
Love this! I am a slow reader so I could never do a book a week. I like setting the goal of how much time I will spend reading so how ever many pages I get through I still feel accomplished if I stick to the time :)
Omg so true the part that you said that we think that we have not enought time to read until we realise how many time we spent on our phones. So INSPIRING ❤️✨
I will note that you can read through Libby just from your phone, a web browser, an iPad, etc. and you don’t need a kindle to read with Libby! I like it because I can replace scrolling through social media with reading on my phone.
Totally resonated with this video. When I retired in 2016, I joined several book clubs. For the first time in my life, I was "forced" (strongly incentivized) to read several books per month. A mixture of fiction and nonfiction . Like Elena, it changed me. In unexpected ways. Some of the more memorable books have been Gilead, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Outliers. Keep growing, Elena.
I have recently started reading fiction again, and have fallen in love all over again with reading. I surprised myself with reading romantic, floaty prose. And have also enjoyed collecting antique books.
I think you just gave me enough courage to start reading more. What a great video! It would’ve been nice if you said which books were your favourites! xx from Portugal
I’m with you. Good reads is one of my favorite sites. I set my goal every year and it motivates me to keep going. I haven’t missed my goal since 2015. R.
Yay I have been waiting for this video! I definitely attribute your influence to helping me get back into reading last year. All the pros you mentioned I've seen in my own life as well; even going as far to make all of my close friends download GoodReads so we can all share and keep each other accountable. Thanks so much:)
Its suuuuuuuch a beautiful video, the editing, the framing, her soft voice, authenticity i guess ? I love reading so much and this video just makes you want to go plunge into a good read. My best advice is add layers to your reading ritual add cup of hot tea, I love a reading blanket and like she said carry a small book somewhere, so waiting is always a good excuses to pop open that book.
As a student I don't have a lot of opportunity to read books outside of university but as an anthropology student I do get to read some interesting things. Two books I would definitely recommend are Minty Alley by CRL James. It was the only novel he wrote in his career of political advocacy and history. He wrote in 1936 and it gives a really interesting perspective on the experience living in the Caribbean in the 1930s as a person of colour. Also it's broken down into smaller chapters which makes it really nice to read. I also highly recommend Hegel, Haitian, and Universal History by Susan Buck-Morss. Its a really interesting book about slavery, inequality, social conflicts, and emancipation. As well it's written by a women, her perspective and writing style for this type of historical text was very refreshing.
love this! And over time it becomes not a challenge but a natural ritual and habit to read, I find myself missing something in my routine if ai do not have a book on hand or a current read
Elena! You were the reason I rediscovered my love of reading last year & I’ve never found someone who aligns so closely with books & topics I’m interested in! Very excited to read Syria Burning & the Psychology of Money. My recent favorite reads were Think Again by Adam Grant, Heavy by Kiese Laymon, and Beautiful Boy by David Sheff! (PS - would love to participate in your book club on Goodreads if you ever start it up again!)
When you said “I spent a year making this video” that hit me. Thank you for spending the last year of your life to convince me that I should go pick up a new book. Good video, I like your content!
Fantastic achievement and fantastic content! We share a classic audiobook every week for anyone who doesn't have time to sit down with a book! I get my pages in on my way to work.
I did a similar reading goal last year, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I did 52 books in the year instead of one a week, so some weeks I could read several short books and other times I would read one big book over several weeks. I found it much less constricting than previous years when I attempted to read one every single week. What did you think of throne of glass? Is there a reason that you read book 1 in the series and not the rest? Definitely going to add some of your reads to my tbr too, I love that you read such a mix of genres :)
Yes, I'm the same! I space them out instead of actually reading one a week. To be honest, I didn't really like Throne of Glass😅 it's not really my style of writing!
Impressive that you managed to stick with this goal! One of my all-time favorite books that I recommend is: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells.
Hey Elena! Love this motivational video! As someone who’s worked at indie bookstores for the past 12 years I love StoryGraph to track books as it’s an Amazon-free alternative to Goodreads. It’s also more fun because it breaks your books down into pie charts by moods and emotions! It’s super interesting to see at the end of the year. Just thought I’d pass along that option!
Hi Elena. Your video came up in my recommended feed and as an avid reader, I was compelled to click on your video. I couldn't agree with you more about the importance of reading. It enhances ones life optimally. I hope you continue on this journey.....Loved your list at the end. It seems like we have very similar tastes in fiction. I will friend request you on Goodreads to compare books/ratings. Happy Reading!
@@ElenaTaber loved the video. But many books in my wish list have more than 800 pages. It’s very hard to finish 50 books in one year when you read 8-10 books of 800 pages. I loved the Kindle tip. Many free options are available. Cheers
Thanks for this video! Someone already mentioned Passing by Nella Larsen, which was adapted into the Netflix film by Rebecca Hall. I would also, recommend Quicksand, Larsen's first novel, published the year before in 1928. If you liked Troubling Love by Elena Ferrante, you might want to continue reading her other books, including My Brilliant Friend series; The Lost Daughter (also a Netflix film adaptation); and her recent book The Lying Life of Adults.
Thank you for a great video Elena. I liked, subscribed and look forsward to future videos. I'm 67 years old and worried about getting Alzheimers and someone told me that the best thing I could do is to read so I want to start this week. Thanks for inspiring me to start.
Loved the video. My goal this year was to read an hour a day and I've come really close to sticking to it. I've only missed 20-30 days so far. I primarily read on my iphone/ipad using ibooks.
Just started reading again last week and don't know why I stopped for so long...I'm loving it. I have so much fantasy, classic literature, philosophy, history, sci-fi, memoirs, and more that I want to read now.
Love this!! If you have the time I'm sure so many of us would like to hear your book recs and why, I am sure so many would like a video like that! Thank u!!
I read fantasy, and you can't avoid a few 1500 pages per book series. So I set my book goal low and my page goal high 😊 I use the Storygraph (a nice alternative to Amazon's goodreads) and I recently read TJ Klune' The House in the Cerulean Sea which I adored!
I watched this video partly because I saw The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins in one of the stacks featured in the cover photo for the video. While watching it, I also noticed The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel was featured briefly. I listened to both of these books over the last couple years and they've really changed the way I think about money for the better. I would especially recommend The Simple Path to Wealth to anyone interested in learning about investing and the process of moving towards financial independence. The audiobook version, read by the author, is great. Thanks for the video! It helped inspire me in my quest to read more. I especially appreciated you mentioning that you can upload books to Kindle from Libby. I've used the app to listen to audiobooks but didn't realize that was also an option.
I admire your ability to read 52 books a year. I felt inspired to read , books you have mentioned. I would recommend you to read Ayn Rand world famous Novels. 1.The Fountain Head and 2.Atlas Shrugged I hope you make vedios on these books
I have been trying to get into the habit of "reading" (audiobooks). I do this on my commutes, and it is quite interesting to here the different ideas that there are. I think that overall it has helped me understand and organize myself more. Glad you shared your experience!
Reading is great. I find that if I read an average length (250 pages?) book more quickly than in 2 or 3 weeks or sometimes even longer, I don't get as much out of it. So I tend to read slowly kinda on purpose and kinda cuz I'm a slow reader, I guess. I think if I read more than book a month, my brain would not retain as much of the book and I would not get as much out of it. It takes an author months and sometimes years (usually) to write a book and I also feel like it's kinda doing them a disservice to blast through their book. However, everyone's different and if you're a fast reader and like doing it that, more power to you. I think the main thing is to just keep reading at whatever speed you feel most comfortable with. BTW, Elena you are so pretty. I love your coloring, your eyes and hair. What a wonderful combination of colors.
I just love young women who are avid readers, regardless of what they read, fiction or non-fiction. Unfortunately, life is too short to read all the books worth reading. But it´s always much better to try to read at least something than nothing at all. So go on reading and enjoy it. Cordial greetings from Slovakia )
I came across this video and was interested in what kind of a way you were managing such a book reading process in. The thing is that I have started almost the same path. I am glad to see that what I have been doing intuitively really works and is described in your video in such an easy way. I mean that you stand out of those 'Watch the video and I will give you a secret of how to read more'. You share your experience, feelings and purposes - people value this. I value this. Thank you, Elena! 💙
Thanks for your sharing! I read at least one book every day. I try to extract three key ideas that I found interesting. This practice helps me improve a lot! So I just start to share the ideas I learnt from the books.
No you do not. It takes a minimum of five hours to read even a normal book. Best I ever did was read a book in less than three hours. Why do people lie about stuff like this?
I would highly recommend the Grisha series, Im still on shadow and bone but I'm hooked and so invested in the world of it. Also Red white and royal Blue is so good 👌
Paper slips or little coloured sticky tabs help you locate interesting topics quickly. You can also inscribe your reflections and high points in the cover, among with the date, nice to come back to.
I love that there's a lot of fiction in there. Most of the "I read a zillion books" people seem to only be interested in non-fiction. Fiction helps with critical thinking--maybe they wouldn't need so much non-fiction if they had better critical thinking skills.
loved this video! perfect too because i myself have wanted to start reading a lot more here recently so this was inspiring and motivation-able thank you ✨💋
*Great! your potential seems timeless* I have saved 300k up. How can I deploy it to prolific lnvestment? Reading books on investing and as well get started. Thanks
To better understand the potential factors that contribute to your finance as a beginner. It's best to seek the help of a Fin. Consultant. Started with the help of a consultant and I've accrued over 2M dollars. For the record it's has been the best for my finance
Olivia is the best in this space, I'm happy to come across these recommendations. I have worked with her and I am impressed with the thoroughness and professionalism of the investment diligence packages she provides
Non fiction books are not it for me. There are some that I enjoy, but self help books specifically I find are just the same regurgitated garbage. With the exception of Atomic Habits no self help book has actually helped me lol. I love getting lost in a fictional world. I find I learn more from them anyway since every story is different, Every character goes through different experiences so you pick up tidbits of knowledge through their perspective and journey. And it's just more fun. Non fiction is too real and boring for me. I want to be part of an adventure, or a love story, or a thrilling mystery. I don't wanna be preached to about my real life you know?
that is awesome! i've always wanted to read a book a week, but I always end up with maybe a book a month. Gonna try for it in 2023! I already read 2 books in the last 2 weeks so we are off to a good habit start! thanks for the great content :)
Love this video! As per usual - love the editing and content. I’ve followed your reading journey and have gotten a lot of good reads (and to be read) from your lists. Getting a Kobo (for my fellow Canadians, Kobo is compatible with Libby/Overdrive and Canadian libraries) last year and agree that it was one of the best decisions ever!
Really good video. I read at least 30 non-fiction books for skill development a year. Skill development meaning topics such as sales, copywriting, branding, finance ,etc. It has definitely changed my life. I have always been curious about people who are able to read a book a week, and what I've concluded is that I likely read as many pages as those who read a book a week, but non-fiction reading for skill development books tend to be well over 300 pages per book.
好開心找到妳的頻道，正在找回小時候愛閱讀的習慣，想想哈利波特第四集那麼厚，是怎麼在一個禮拜讀完的 !哈哈 I'm so happy to find your channel, I'm getting back the habit of reading when I was a child, thinking about how thick the fourth episode of Harry Potter is, how did I finish reading it in a week! Haha
YESSSS love a plug for using the public library system with Libby! Having a Kindle and being able to read books for free has really allowed me to read so much more! I feel like most of the reading vlogs I see on RUclips these days show book hauls and almost make one feel like they need physical copies in order to be a big reader. Love that you are advocating a different approach! Additionally, like some others have mentioned - StoryGraph is an AMAZING resource for tracking reading - I have been using Goodreads for years and midway through 2021 began using both Goodreads and StoryGraph in tandem. I'm now at the point where I very rarely use Goodreads anymore but check in on StoryGraph every day! Thanks for the amazing video! Definitely checking out your Goodreads for some new recs! Remarkably Bright Creatures is one I just finished and absolutely loved it!
I decided to read a book a month. That's 12 in a year... Comparing no book in a 5 years that's amazing. When I decide after few months I can read more, I will read more. But for the beginning is fine to take it slow 💖🎶
@@Q8IBOYS Exactly... Just to finish and think I can be as smart as them reading so many books. But there it is... Never compare yourself to others - little reminder for me too. Just enjoy the book like it's your favourite food in the world's... And you don't want to rush it!!! 😁😁😁💖
I have read MIDNIGHT LIBRARY it's a really calming book yet makes you wanna explore and be more curious about your 🧬 life 🤞🤞💃 it's a beautiful experience 😉
There's one book that one can never stop learning from, cause if you really reflect on the Qur'an, you'll find it's talking to you individually, you'll come to understand that this can only be a miracle...only for those who seek to deeply reflect, and understand ♡
I love Audible for my drive time and voice enable my Kindle book selections. Makes the drive much more fun and I feel I filled the time better than mindless radio commercials.😊
Book Recommendations: Great Circle; Pachinko and Last Days of Ptolemy Gray (both are AppleTV+ series starting next month); Velvet Was the Night; as a follow up to The Vanishing Half: Passing (the novel Rebecca Hall adapted into the Netflix movie) & The Personal Librarian; Sacré Bleu; Victoria Schwab’s Shades of Magic trilogy along with the Invisible Life of Addie La Rue (can we all manifest the energy to get that converted to a trilogy!?!?) & William Gibson’s Jackpot Trilogy (Peripheral, Agency & The Jackpot when he publishes it).
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been wanting to read more and am trying to set some goals for the new year. In my incessant need to be productive I’ve almost completely forgotten about fiction, but feel like that’s exactly what I need more of in my life. Also.. Goodreads! Finally a reason to use that service :) I appreciate the inspiration ❤️
There is something to the momentum of reading. Christopher Moore has been helpful in getting me going if I’m in a reading slump or book hangover. I love using the highlighting & annotation features on Apple Books. In addition to Libby, The Gutenberg Project is an amazing resource for public domain mobi (kindle file format) & ePub (all other eReaders).
Is it really important how many books you read? Or is it the quality of books read, great literature read deeply and not just once. For example I have been re-reading, "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck and I have also started to read Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens on audible with an ebook reader. I am later going to re-read a Christmas Carol, and Hamlet. I don't really count or try to read fast, much better for me personally to take time with a book and read slowly and deeply over a longer period of time and remember high quality literature.
Yes of course. Perhaps she absorbs information faster than others but I don't care who you are...if you tell me you read serious literature in a week you are kidding yourself.
I found that if I listen to an audiobook of a classic, I am able to get so much more out of reading the paper version. Sometimes classics are labors of love to get through. Also I exercise a lot more when I listen to audiobooks instead of music. So double bonus!
All reading is productive in my opinion, I feel as though this idea of only none fiction being productive is so toxic. Reading is such a good hobby, no matter what it is you choose to read, it is good for the mind and soul
When you described how you started with fiction books to "build up the reading muscle," it reminded me of a quote fro Naval Ravikant. He said something along the lines of "read what you love until you love to read."
I’m looking to get back into reading, I’m a full time college student and athlete but I want to make time to read books other than what’s based on my classes. My first book I’m looking to try is a fictional book called The Bread the Devil Knead by Lisa Allen-Agostini. Have you ever read it and in your opinion was it a good read?
I Read A Book For A Year and It Changed My Life via the Elena Taber channel definitely gives some encouraging ideas especially the reading goal that was referenced and I enjoyed the feature where she shares a multiple number of the books that she has read.
Just wanna say that reading fiction has a lot of value too! A lot of studies have shown that you learn just as much from fiction than from non-fiction especially in regards to empathy building and people skills.
Agreed! A lot of fictions have a lot to learn from only that it is packaged in a fictional story. Ofc it depends on the book but that also goes for non-fiction books. There are self help books that are just as trash as some fiction books..
agreed! reading fiction has definitely aided in my ability to think more critically as well.
Yes absolutely agree!
Thank you for pointing that out! I read a lot of papers for university essays, so I don't want to read non fiction in my free time as well 😄 it depends if you change up your normal authors to bipoc, queer or political books eg themed around israel palestine or Cyprus. the one thing that makes reading so interesting is thinking outside the box. And of course as always there are quality differences but how are we gonna see them if we don't try?
So true. I’ve learned so much about other cultures through fiction books. And always learning new vocabulary 😂
I really think people undervalue the power of reading fictional books. Good fiction gives us a chance to reflect on our own and other cultures, and allows us to imagine alternative futures. It’s all the theory and philosophy you read in non-fiction in practice. Plus, the prose can be as beautiful as poetry. Don’t get down if all you have the energy to do is read fiction. It can be life-changing too.
Totally agree!! I definitely read much more fictional books than non-fiction for this reason
Thanks for sharing it speaks to my soul we can really discover new cultures and ideas 💖
if you want a really good one, I would recommend the Darken series by Chrystal blue. She has two books right now “Touch” and “Sight”, and I’m mad I have to wait for the third cause it’s so good!
Lies again? Hello TUSHY
There's levels to fiction though. Can't compare reading Faust or Candide to reading buffy the vampire slayer
“I don’t want to speak up unless I have a well formed opinion” that is EXACTLY how I feel in my classes. I’m trying to get out of this mindset right now bc I know I have good ideas it’s just hard to articulate sometimes
I super recommend speaking up. It’s a great opportunity to learn something new or have a really interesting discussion!
U really should!! Bc men really be saying every single thought that comes into their head and we’re supposed to treat them as formed opinions lol sooo
@@jonimitchellneverlies Being outspoken is more of a personality trait/skill than a gender trait/skill.
I know plenty of women who are very outspoken along with some men. I also know just as many if not more men who don’t share their thoughts along with some women.
@Nicole L
I struggle with this as well. I found that practice in sharing your thoughts & even a public speaking class can help build that confidence to give voice to your thoughts (no matter how small or silly they may sound) & get an engaging conversation started.
You could consider speaking to your tutor at the end of the lecture. It would give you time to ruminate.
esp. because women feel this the most. you'll notice guys just leave their mouths open and the words shoot out like cannons. they don't give a sh.
My big goal in 2021 was to read 50 books and I ended up reading 93. This year I’m upping it to 100. Thanks for the suggestions.
Great job indeed ! 93 is a lot !
Great! What books did stand out for you?
@@beckylolo1 Thanks, I knew by mid March that I was going to hit my goal, (I already had 23 done), so started a new unrelated goal and reached it too. I believe last year was the only hearing record that I reached all my goals. (Three). I’d love to do that again this year but I am behind on books! (14 read so far).
@@annaberzitskaya9865 I’m 64 so I may have different tastes than you. Here’s some I remember: Furia, Just Mercy, Caste, The House by the Cerulean Sea, Happily Ever After‘s, Get a Life Chloe Brown (series), Atomic Habits, The Giver of Stars, A Promised Land, The Music of Bees, The Song of Achilles, A Woman of No Importance, Braiding Sweetgrass, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, The Midnight Library, Firekeepers Daughter, The Thursday Murder Club, and The Vanishing Half.
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Can you assess by what degree each of these factors influence your purchase of a new author?
1. Word of mouth recommendation by a friend who has similar taste to your own
2. Staff recommendation in a bookshop
3. In store promotion on a table
4. Clever book jacket design
5. Character name in title
6. Literary allusion in title
7. Historical figure in title
8. Poetic imagery in title
9. Opening paragraph
Feel free to rank your top three factors influencing your purchase of a new author, and add your own.
I'm asking because I am a new author and you read a lot. Thank you for your time in advance.
Congrats, Elena! My dear Mom instilled the book-per-week policy in me at about 12 years old, and as I near 65 that has been maintained. Reflexive vocabulary, alternate patterns of thinking and expression, and the wonderful mental exercise have all been more than worthwhile outcomes. Keep at it!
Wow, that is beautiful. 50 years of reading a book a week. You definitely have a lot of stories you can share
This is my goal! Ive started doing a book a week this year and have loved it!
Impressive 🙂
Truly impressive!
I’m 22 and I want to start now, it’s not too late.
3 tips to live a great life.
1.Reading
2.Meditating
3.Exercising
Awesome!
Excellent!
How about earning money
and eating
@@سالمباسالم-ظ8ش and pooping while reading afterwards
i do all truly and i don't have any great life i never had i won't have, it's all about money bro :)
The quote “The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read” by Mark Twain has definitely been one of those reasons that I need to start reading again!
Thanks for sharing your tips on how we can just start substituting our time to start reading more!
Amazing quote
Thanks for sharing sir
Superb Quote
Reading is incredible but the way we read is very important. if you're desire only to turn pages and read as much as possible is not a big deal .for me if I read one book in a month or may be two months and I understand all of it is better than reading a lot of books without understanding it's meaning.
I feel this is a great strategy for improving a skill or a topic of interest. Maybe its a little different reading stories and fiction which seem to have more room for binging?
@Trinity M well put Trinity.
I completely agree it is not the quantity of books read but the quality as determined by you the reader. Also re-reading books that impacted me personally at a different age in life is very different. For example I am starting to re-read Hamlet not just once in English high school class. Hamlet will be read very differently now as an adult than I was a teenager.
Both have value, its good to be engaged in reading, but obviously people who read this like will spend more time anticipating flipping the next page than absorbing the material.
When you started talking about how you’re more confident about joining conversations and having a opinion, made me grab a book and start reading. 😃
Honestly, I think I tell myself it’s not a problem but see down I know it is..
This year I wanted to start reading, prior years I had not touched a book since middle school. I got back into reading with A Court of Thorn and Roses and I loved the whole series, connected and fell in love with the characters. Moved on to Throne of Glass and I love it too. I read every night whether it's a paragraph or 50 pages. I think it helps with so many things mentally and emotionally. I absolutely love reading and can't wait to just continue the hobby and learn. Thank you for the video Elena
Thank you Elena, I am also a life long learner and just turned 60, every time education comes up in a conversation my answer is to read as many good and worthwhile books you are able to; because the more worthwhile knowledge you have the more worthwhile you will become. Amen.
Congrats on sticking with your goal. I highly recommend A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell which tells the story of the first female spy in ww2. It's one of those books where if you didn't know it was real it would be considered too far fetched even for fiction. A really beautiful biography.
I read that book last year and enjoyed it.
I also really recommend this book. I read it awhile back and it blew my mind. very inspirational and informative.
Definetely gonna read that. I had a similar experience to the one described by you with "The Auschwitz Volunteer" that tell the story of Witold Pilecki a polish soldier who voluntarily entered auschwitz in order to report what was really happening inside
this sounds so interesting! You just convinced me to order it!!
Thank you for recommending me this amazing book.
reading a book a week is great, but I find myself rushing through the reading process and even forgetting some of the content as I rushed through them :p So I'm trying to be more present and intentional about reading this year.
I want to read a book a week on average. I will also feel free to revisit the besties.
Haha, leaving bad books is so key. I started doing that last year and it’s a much needed approach to reading better. Lovely Video. 💫
I’ve been obsessed with Libby over the past 6 months! I’m so happy more people are using it.
Do you know how to download a Libby book to a kindle?
For this year my goal was to read 20 books but I managed to do 13, still very proud of myself since I didnt have the habbit of reading before this year
Awesome. I set out to do 60 and managed 36. This year I'm doing 60 for sure.
I have never counted the number of books I have read, nor the time it took me to read them. Instead I fo used on enjoying them and even learning from them. And that grew my knowledge and maturity.
Katt Williams read 60 books a week as a child. DO BETTER
You should really read “humankind” by the Dutch author Rutger Bregman. It’s a similar book to “homo deus” but accentuates on his belief that humans are inherently good as opposed to the realist opinions of other writers. I loved it so much and always felt better about humankind after each chapter.
My absolute favorite of the books I read in 2020! 💕
One of my favorite books of 2020 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you! Home deus was a dnf for me, I got too depressed to continue. Humankind seems a better fit
I would have never discovered this book if it wasn't for you. Thank you!
Not to be pedantic but the crux of his argument isnt that humans are inherently good, but inherently decent. that's the fundamental distinction he's making between humans being good vs bad
I couldn’t have clicked faster. Been waiting for this one ever since watching you speed through your 2021 reading goal on goodreads!!
Yesss! Read anything! as long as you’re reading, you’re helping your mind and mental health❤️for years I’ve read about 50 books a year, and 2021 I read 70 books and it made me soo incredibly happy!! I have cats so I snuggle up with my cats and read for hours every single night before bed. My goal this year is 100 books since I read 70 in like 8-9 months. ❤️followed you on goodreads! (Edit: I get the majority of my books from my local library using Libby/overdrive app and can listen to audiobooks too if you can’t sit down and read that are typically really expensive)
Recommendations:
The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King,
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer,
The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate-Discoveries from A Secret World by Peter Wohlleben
I can feel the positive energy you carry through the screen, love it!!
I would suggest using the kindle app if getting an actual kindle isn’t in your budget! you can then read on your phone computer or any tablet! and libby works the same regardless 🤷🏾♀️ and of course going to the actual library is also so clutch when you are trying to up your reading without breaking the bank (I also suggest checking out used bookstores / or even just normal thrift stores for cheaper books!)
Totally agree! And in addition to the Kindle app, you can read within the Libby app on your phone or tablet. I read on an old iPad or my phone instead of investing in another device and it works great!
Love this! I'm also trying to read more this year and you've inspired me to invest in a kindle so I can pull it out in those moments when I'd end up scrolling through my phone instead.
Half of a Yellow Sun is one of my favourite books ever - I read it whilst I was living briefly in Ikorodu, Nigeria and it really brought more perspective on the place I was staying and its history. This has reminded me to try and find more books relating to places I travel - I think it adds an extra level of appreciation or understanding of a place and its communities.
Another wonderful video Elena 😊 xx
Thank you so much for this video!!
It is so exciting getting into books again! and yes, everyone can find the time - like try to go to bed 30 minutes earlier to read, read while you're having breakfast or lunch, when you're meeting a friend in a café - try to be there 30min earlier to read - reading is 100% ME TIME - it's awesome.
Instead of binge watch a series - binge read a book. It feels the same! instead of "oh just one more episode" it will be "oh just one more chapter".
and if you don't know where to start. think about a good movie or series - they are often based on books! even if you know the story, it's worth it!
You don't need to go for 52 books a year - that would pressure me a lot. I'm setting my goal to 12 books. So one each month, which is absolutely feasible.
Have fun!!! :)
Yessss love all these tips!
I never thought reading would have changed my life. In the past, I thought reading was a waste of time, especially autobiographies. However, my curiosity far outweighed my ignorance and I am so grateful that I decided to pick up my first book and read it 4 years ago ❤️
Readers are leaders. Very natural expression. Thanks a lot.
Love this! I am a slow reader so I could never do a book a week. I like setting the goal of how much time I will spend reading so how ever many pages I get through I still feel accomplished if I stick to the time :)
I follow the same strategy 😀
Omg so true the part that you said that we think that we have not enought time to read until we realise how many time we spent on our phones. So INSPIRING ❤️✨
I will note that you can read through Libby just from your phone, a web browser, an iPad, etc. and you don’t need a kindle to read with Libby! I like it because I can replace scrolling through social media with reading on my phone.
Libby is AMAZING! its amazing how much better their audiobook user interface design is over audible's.
Totally resonated with this video. When I retired in 2016, I joined several book clubs. For the first time in my life, I was "forced" (strongly incentivized) to read several books per month. A mixture of fiction and nonfiction . Like Elena, it changed me. In unexpected ways. Some of the more memorable books have been Gilead, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Outliers. Keep growing, Elena.
I'm really impressed by the variety of what you ended up reading. Congrats on meeting your reading goal.
I have recently started reading fiction again, and have fallen in love all over again with reading. I surprised myself with reading romantic, floaty prose. And have also enjoyed collecting antique books.
Romantic floaty prose sounds wonderful! what have you enjoyed? I’m trying to get back into fiction as well
I think you just gave me enough courage to start reading more. What a great video! It would’ve been nice if you said which books were your favourites! xx from Portugal
well put, not to mention it also vastly expands your vocabulary.
I started getting into reading this year. Somewhat unintentionally. I’ve decided to commit to reading 52 books in 2023. Going for it!
I’m with you. Good reads is one of my favorite sites. I set my goal every year and it motivates me to keep going. I haven’t missed my goal since 2015. R.
Yay I have been waiting for this video! I definitely attribute your influence to helping me get back into reading last year. All the pros you mentioned I've seen in my own life as well; even going as far to make all of my close friends download GoodReads so we can all share and keep each other accountable. Thanks so much:)
Its suuuuuuuch a beautiful video, the editing, the framing, her soft voice, authenticity i guess ? I love reading so much and this video just makes you want to go plunge into a good read. My best advice is add layers to your reading ritual add cup of hot tea, I love a reading blanket and like she said carry a small book somewhere, so waiting is always a good excuses to pop open that book.
As a student I don't have a lot of opportunity to read books outside of university but as an anthropology student I do get to read some interesting things. Two books I would definitely recommend are Minty Alley by CRL James. It was the only novel he wrote in his career of political advocacy and history. He wrote in 1936 and it gives a really interesting perspective on the experience living in the Caribbean in the 1930s as a person of colour. Also it's broken down into smaller chapters which makes it really nice to read. I also highly recommend Hegel, Haitian, and Universal History by Susan Buck-Morss. Its a really interesting book about slavery, inequality, social conflicts, and emancipation. As well it's written by a women, her perspective and writing style for this type of historical text was very refreshing.
love this! And over time it becomes not a challenge but a natural ritual and habit to read, I find myself missing something in my routine if ai do not have a book on hand or a current read
Love this!! I have set myself a goal of reading 30 books for 2022 after completing 21 books in 2021 last year!
Elena! You were the reason I rediscovered my love of reading last year & I’ve never found someone who aligns so closely with books & topics I’m interested in! Very excited to read Syria Burning & the Psychology of Money. My recent favorite reads were Think Again by Adam Grant, Heavy by Kiese Laymon, and Beautiful Boy by David Sheff! (PS - would love to participate in your book club on Goodreads if you ever start it up again!)
When you said “I spent a year making this video” that hit me. Thank you for spending the last year of your life to convince me that I should go pick up a new book. Good video, I like your content!
Fantastic achievement and fantastic content! We share a classic audiobook every week for anyone who doesn't have time to sit down with a book! I get my pages in on my way to work.
I did a similar reading goal last year, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I did 52 books in the year instead of one a week, so some weeks I could read several short books and other times I would read one big book over several weeks. I found it much less constricting than previous years when I attempted to read one every single week.
What did you think of throne of glass? Is there a reason that you read book 1 in the series and not the rest?
Definitely going to add some of your reads to my tbr too, I love that you read such a mix of genres :)
Yes, I'm the same! I space them out instead of actually reading one a week. To be honest, I didn't really like Throne of Glass😅 it's not really my style of writing!
Thanks for the reply,
I was the same with Throne of glass, I struggled to get past book one so was just curious ☺️
@@marthaharris7715 Highly recommend anything by Brandon Sanderson if you want to read an actually good fantasy book! cheers
Thanks, I'll look him up 😊
@@marthaharris7715 also Holly Black. Her Folk of the Air trilogy is excellent, as is her Curseworkers and Modern Tales of Faerie trilogies.
Impressive that you managed to stick with this goal! One of my all-time favorite books that I recommend is: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells.
Good call on feeling more confidence in your day to day conversations and intellect from reading more. Totally agree.
Hey Elena! Love this motivational video! As someone who’s worked at indie bookstores for the past 12 years I love StoryGraph to track books as it’s an Amazon-free alternative to Goodreads. It’s also more fun because it breaks your books down into pie charts by moods and emotions! It’s super interesting to see at the end of the year. Just thought I’d pass along that option!
Just joined StoryGraph! Thanks
That intro was something else! Loved it!
Hi Elena. Your video came up in my recommended feed and as an avid reader, I was compelled to click on your video. I couldn't agree with you more about the importance of reading. It enhances ones life optimally. I hope you continue on this journey.....Loved your list at the end. It seems like we have very similar tastes in fiction. I will friend request you on Goodreads to compare books/ratings. Happy Reading!
Thanks so much, great luck on your journey as well!
@@ElenaTaber loved the video. But many books in my wish list have more than 800 pages. It’s very hard to finish 50 books in one year when you read 8-10 books of 800 pages. I loved the Kindle tip. Many free options are available. Cheers
Love this! Would love you go through the top 10 books you've read, or something along those lines!
Thanks for this video! Someone already mentioned Passing by Nella Larsen, which was adapted into the Netflix film by Rebecca Hall. I would also, recommend Quicksand, Larsen's first novel, published the year before in 1928. If you liked Troubling Love by Elena Ferrante, you might want to continue reading her other books, including My Brilliant Friend series; The Lost Daughter (also a Netflix film adaptation); and her recent book The Lying Life of Adults.
Thank you for a great video Elena. I liked, subscribed and look forsward to future videos. I'm 67 years old and worried about getting Alzheimers and someone told me that the best thing I could do is to read so I want to start this week. Thanks for inspiring me to start.
Loved the video. My goal this year was to read an hour a day and I've come really close to sticking to it. I've only missed 20-30 days so far. I primarily read on my iphone/ipad using ibooks.
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I really enjoy videos about reading. Interesting to hear from other readers about what they're currently reading or have read.
Just started reading again last week and don't know why I stopped for so long...I'm loving it. I have so much fantasy, classic literature, philosophy, history, sci-fi, memoirs, and more that I want to read now.
Love this!! If you have the time I'm sure so many of us would like to hear your book recs and why, I am sure so many would like a video like that! Thank u!!
I read fantasy, and you can't avoid a few 1500 pages per book series. So I set my book goal low and my page goal high 😊 I use the Storygraph (a nice alternative to Amazon's goodreads) and I recently read TJ Klune' The House in the Cerulean Sea which I adored!
I watched this video partly because I saw The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins in one of the stacks featured in the cover photo for the video. While watching it, I also noticed The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel was featured briefly. I listened to both of these books over the last couple years and they've really changed the way I think about money for the better. I would especially recommend The Simple Path to Wealth to anyone interested in learning about investing and the process of moving towards financial independence. The audiobook version, read by the author, is great. Thanks for the video! It helped inspire me in my quest to read more. I especially appreciated you mentioning that you can upload books to Kindle from Libby. I've used the app to listen to audiobooks but didn't realize that was also an option.
I admire your ability to read 52 books a year. I felt inspired to read , books you have mentioned.
I would recommend you to read Ayn Rand world famous Novels.
1.The Fountain Head and
2.Atlas Shrugged
I hope you make vedios on these books
Literally my comfort channel ilysm
I have been trying to get into the habit of "reading" (audiobooks). I do this on my commutes, and it is quite interesting to here the different ideas that there are. I think that overall it has helped me understand and organize myself more. Glad you shared your experience!
Reading is great. I find that if I read an average length (250 pages?) book more quickly than in 2 or 3 weeks or sometimes even longer, I don't get as much out of it. So I tend to read slowly kinda on purpose and kinda cuz I'm a slow reader, I guess. I think if I read more than book a month, my brain would not retain as much of the book and I would not get as much out of it. It takes an author months and sometimes years (usually) to write a book and I also feel like it's kinda doing them a disservice to blast through their book. However, everyone's different and if you're a fast reader and like doing it that, more power to you. I think the main thing is to just keep reading at whatever speed you feel most comfortable with. BTW, Elena you are so pretty. I love your coloring, your eyes and hair. What a wonderful combination of colors.
I just love young women who are avid readers, regardless of what they read, fiction or non-fiction. Unfortunately, life is too short to read all the books worth reading. But it´s always much better to try to read at least something than nothing at all. So go on reading and enjoy it. Cordial greetings from Slovakia )
I came across this video and was interested in what kind of a way you were managing such a book reading process in. The thing is that I have started almost the same path. I am glad to see that what I have been doing intuitively really works and is described in your video in such an easy way. I mean that you stand out of those 'Watch the video and I will give you a secret of how to read more'. You share your experience, feelings and purposes - people value this. I value this.
Thank you, Elena! 💙
It's so inspiring to see how Elena has evolved!!! You go girl ❤️
Started reading last month again and I actually finished a book, this video just motivated me to keep going and keep on reading more!
Thanks for your sharing! I read at least one book every day. I try to extract three key ideas that I found interesting. This practice helps me improve a lot! So I just start to share the ideas I learnt from the books.
No you do not. It takes a minimum of five hours to read even a normal book. Best I ever did was read a book in less than three hours. Why do people lie about stuff like this?
I would highly recommend the Grisha series, Im still on shadow and bone but I'm hooked and so invested in the world of it. Also Red white and royal Blue is so good 👌
Ohhh I just started Six of Crows ❤️❤️ love it!
That opening edit was magical 💖
Omg what a pleasant surprise, you uploaded right as I sat down to eat dinner and was thinking of what to watch. Love your content Elena ❤️❤️
hehe hope you enjoy!
Paper slips or little coloured sticky tabs help you locate interesting topics quickly. You can also inscribe your reflections and high points in the cover, among with the date, nice to come back to.
I love that there's a lot of fiction in there. Most of the "I read a zillion books" people seem to only be interested in non-fiction. Fiction helps with critical thinking--maybe they wouldn't need so much non-fiction if they had better critical thinking skills.
Best comment ever!
Yeah they read a million self help books
Lol
Omg Searching for Sunday changed my life!!
GIRL it's so good omg
loved this video! perfect too because i myself have wanted to start reading a lot more here recently so this was inspiring and motivation-able thank you ✨💋
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I just read for whom the bell tolls wow...But I can't say I read that much .But your a power house we love it
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I have saved 300k up. How can I deploy it to prolific lnvestment? Reading books on investing and as well get started. Thanks
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You can make quick internet research with her name *(Olivia Charlotte Oswald)* where you can easily look her up and as well write her
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100 percent agree with your tips. I also listen to audiobooks when I’m walking or cooking, etc.
Non fiction books are not it for me. There are some that I enjoy, but self help books specifically I find are just the same regurgitated garbage. With the exception of Atomic Habits no self help book has actually helped me lol.
I love getting lost in a fictional world. I find I learn more from them anyway since every story is different, Every character goes through different experiences so you pick up tidbits of knowledge through their perspective and journey. And it's just more fun. Non fiction is too real and boring for me. I want to be part of an adventure, or a love story, or a thrilling mystery. I don't wanna be preached to about my real life you know?
Yeah the same to me =))
History is filled with some of the greatest adventures known to man, the added benefit is that they really happened
that is awesome! i've always wanted to read a book a week, but I always end up with maybe a book a month. Gonna try for it in 2023! I already read 2 books in the last 2 weeks so we are off to a good habit start! thanks for the great content :)
Love this video! As per usual - love the editing and content. I’ve followed your reading journey and have gotten a lot of good reads (and to be read) from your lists. Getting a Kobo (for my fellow Canadians, Kobo is compatible with Libby/Overdrive and Canadian libraries) last year and agree that it was one of the best decisions ever!
Really good video. I read at least 30 non-fiction books for skill development a year. Skill development meaning topics such as sales, copywriting, branding, finance ,etc. It has definitely changed my life. I have always been curious about people who are able to read a book a week, and what I've concluded is that I likely read as many pages as those who read a book a week, but non-fiction reading for skill development books tend to be well over 300 pages per book.
好開心找到妳的頻道，正在找回小時候愛閱讀的習慣，想想哈利波特第四集那麼厚，是怎麼在一個禮拜讀完的 !哈哈
I'm so happy to find your channel, I'm getting back the habit of reading when I was a child, thinking about how thick the fourth episode of Harry Potter is, how did I finish reading it in a week! Haha
YESSSS love a plug for using the public library system with Libby! Having a Kindle and being able to read books for free has really allowed me to read so much more! I feel like most of the reading vlogs I see on RUclips these days show book hauls and almost make one feel like they need physical copies in order to be a big reader. Love that you are advocating a different approach! Additionally, like some others have mentioned - StoryGraph is an AMAZING resource for tracking reading - I have been using Goodreads for years and midway through 2021 began using both Goodreads and StoryGraph in tandem. I'm now at the point where I very rarely use Goodreads anymore but check in on StoryGraph every day! Thanks for the amazing video! Definitely checking out your Goodreads for some new recs! Remarkably Bright Creatures is one I just finished and absolutely loved it!
Until I watched this vid, I realized that I've wasted plenty of time these years. Really motivates me, THX
I decided to read a book a month. That's 12 in a year... Comparing no book in a 5 years that's amazing. When I decide after few months I can read more, I will read more. But for the beginning is fine to take it slow 💖🎶
Yes pace yourself, remember that the goal is to enjoy the process not sprint through it for the sake of finishing quickly (reminder for myself too)
@@Q8IBOYS Exactly... Just to finish and think I can be as smart as them reading so many books. But there it is... Never compare yourself to others - little reminder for me too. Just enjoy the book like it's your favourite food in the world's... And you don't want to rush it!!! 😁😁😁💖
I have read MIDNIGHT LIBRARY it's a really calming book yet makes you wanna explore and be more curious about your 🧬 life 🤞🤞💃 it's a beautiful experience 😉
There's one book that one can never stop learning from, cause if you really reflect on the Qur'an, you'll find it's talking to you individually, you'll come to understand that this can only be a miracle...only for those who seek to deeply reflect, and understand ♡
All The Light You Cannot See, Hold The Dark, Show Your Work. Book recommendations
You should definitely read "How to do Nothing" by Jenny Odell. I think you would love it.
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I love Audible for my drive time and voice enable my Kindle book selections. Makes the drive much more fun and I feel I filled the time better than mindless radio commercials.😊
Book Recommendations: Great Circle; Pachinko and Last Days of Ptolemy Gray (both are AppleTV+ series starting next month); Velvet Was the Night; as a follow up to The Vanishing Half: Passing (the novel Rebecca Hall adapted into the Netflix movie) & The Personal Librarian; Sacré Bleu; Victoria Schwab’s Shades of Magic trilogy along with the Invisible Life of Addie La Rue (can we all manifest the energy to get that converted to a trilogy!?!?) & William Gibson’s Jackpot Trilogy (Peripheral, Agency & The Jackpot when he publishes it).
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been wanting to read more and am trying to set some goals for the new year. In my incessant need to be productive I’ve almost completely forgotten about fiction, but feel like that’s exactly what I need more of in my life. Also.. Goodreads! Finally a reason to use that service :) I appreciate the inspiration ❤️
There is something to the momentum of reading. Christopher Moore has been helpful in getting me going if I’m in a reading slump or book hangover.
I love using the highlighting & annotation features on Apple Books. In addition to Libby, The Gutenberg Project is an amazing resource for public domain mobi (kindle file format) & ePub (all other eReaders).
Is it really important how many books you read? Or is it the quality of books read, great literature read deeply and not just once. For example I have been re-reading, "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck and I have also started to read Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens on audible with an ebook reader. I am later going to re-read a Christmas Carol, and Hamlet. I don't really count or try to read fast, much better for me personally to take time with a book and read slowly and deeply over a longer period of time and remember high quality literature.
Yes of course. Perhaps she absorbs information faster than others but I don't care who you are...if you tell me you read serious literature in a week you are kidding yourself.
And reading books that are not as profound as others just because you want to read more books is not the road that I would take.
I found that if I listen to an audiobook of a classic, I am able to get so much more out of reading the paper version. Sometimes classics are labors of love to get through. Also I exercise a lot more when I listen to audiobooks instead of music. So double bonus!
All reading is productive in my opinion, I feel as though this idea of only none fiction being productive is so toxic. Reading is such a good hobby, no matter what it is you choose to read, it is good for the mind and soul
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When you described how you started with fiction books to "build up the reading muscle," it reminded me of a quote fro Naval Ravikant. He said something along the lines of "read what you love until you love to read."
I’m looking to get back into reading, I’m a full time college student and athlete but I want to make time to read books other than what’s based on my classes. My first book I’m looking to try is a fictional book called The Bread the Devil Knead by Lisa Allen-Agostini. Have you ever read it and in your opinion was it a good read?
well i've never read it, but let me know how it was when you finish it!! im looking for new books :)
I Read A Book For A Year and It Changed My Life via the Elena Taber channel definitely gives some encouraging ideas especially the reading goal that was referenced and I enjoyed the feature where she shares a multiple number of the books that she has read.