Reading Room: Emma Straub’s top Substack reads read • 7684 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23 📚 Literature Authors Books Reading habits Book recommendations Great writers are great readers first. Emma Straub reads novels daily and blends personal and professional reading. Books have always been Emma Straub's companions and joys.
2023 in books Just Emil Kirkegaard Things • 687 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24 📚 Literature Book Reviews Reading habits The post discusses 32 books read in 2023 The list includes various topics like law, science, and history Encourages readers to read more books and offers tips on how to do so
Office Hours Story Club with George Saunders • 75 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24 📚 Literature Reading habits George Saunders shares insights about his reading habits and choices. Saunders reflects on how his reading habits have changed and evolved over time. Saunders emphasizes the importance of curating one's reading life to stay engaged with literature.
A Midyear Book Report The Chase • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23 📚 Literature Book recommendations Reading habits The author has read 36 books so far in 2023. The author shares 5 books that resonated with them in a meaningful way. The reader is invited to share their own favorite books of 2023 in the comments.
Turnaround #5: How do I read Turnaround • 59 implied HN points • 26 Aug 19 📚 Literature Fiction Non-fiction Reading habits Recommendations Reading easy books can help you get back into the habit of reading and give you a sense of accomplishment. Asking voracious readers for book recommendations can lead you to unexpected and insightful reads that algorithms might miss. Setting aside at least an hour each day for reading can help you form a habit and make significant progress in covering various topics.
Reading Well The Map is Mostly Water • 2 HN points • 17 Jul 23 📚 Literature Reading Books Fiction Non-fiction Reading habits Reading is a solitary and intimate act that allows the author to model the world for you. Embrace the visceral quality of reading mostly fiction slowly to be influenced by excellent works. Consider starting many books, completing few, re-reading favorites, and building a diverse home library.
Antilibrary: The Secret of the Humble Manager TeamCraft • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23 🚌 Education Professional development Critical Thinking Reading habits Managers in tech often fear being seen as frauds, leading to a lack of humility. Building an antilibrary can help foster humility and curiosity by seeking out books outside your expertise and challenging viewpoints. Utilize your antilibrary as an intuition pump by exploring unread books and letting your imagination create diverse meanings and messages.