Lately I've been seeing many more people reading books in public.

Yesterday, 5 books on one bus.

Newspapers and magazines stay losing. Zero zero.

EBook readers occasional.

Is it some performative fad?

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[–] 14 points 9 months ago (5 children)

I used to love reading when I was younger; can't mentally focus any more and I get distracted very easily; have to read the same sentence multiple times to grasp it. I miss reading; so many good novels. The written form will always be the superior way to convey a story.

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  • [–] 8 points 9 months ago (4 children)

    I’ve started highlighting/annotating as I read - it takes longer but I’ve found it to be an enjoyable way to interact and actively focus

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  • [–] 6 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Annotating has made such a huge difference in helping me read deeply and thoughtfully and has given me a whole new appreciation for books. Sometimes I fear that it looks a bit ridiculous or pretentious that most books I read have dozens of little sticky notes poking out the side, but good books really do have that much going on and really do deserve that much focus and attention. The curtains are so much more than just blue.

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  • [+] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 child)
  • Love the way brains work differently! I struggle with not just glossing over things unless I actively mark up in some way; totally get what you’re saying though. I’m fortunate enough to not have to have annotated too much in school so I’m not totally sick of it yet lol.

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