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Sup guys, today i wanna recommend brazillian chronicles. They're seriously cool and one of my favorite genres to read, rlly makes me proud of the things the we can produce. They usually appear on a separate newspaper column, but some authors write books with them. They're like little stories of everyday life, but with a twist of humor, wit, and some really sharp observations thrown in.

They've been around since the early 1900s, and some big-name writers like Machado de Assis and Rubem Braga. They cover everything from politics to love in a rlly charming way imo.

What's super neat about these chronicles is how they just click with you. They feel personal. They touch on stuff like class, race, and major historical events, giving you a real feel for what life is for us here.

Besides, reading these chronicles is just plain fun. They're short and sweet, which makes read multiple of them in a short amount of time easy.

So, what do you say? Ready to get a taste of Brazil through these awesome chronicles? Trust me, it's gonna be a ride you won't wanna miss out on! Also, if any of u alrd read them, leave some recommendations below!

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I’m loving the box set on Prime so much that I’ve looked into the books of the series.

I was just wondering if the chemistry between Rizzoli & Isles is consistent throughout her books, because that’s what draws me to binge this wonderful series, I’m only asking because I’m not a big reader, quite the contrary I’ve read all of about ten books in my life.

I am currently in my early 20s, and I want something to read in my free time. I'm not a huge reader but i'd like to give it a try :) Huge fan of tearjerkers hehe. Thanks in advance!

Amy good technology magazines that are good for keeping up with the tech world?

Me and a few co workers are reading the book, Trail of The Lost, The Relentless search to bring home The Missing Hikers of The Pacific Coast Trail by Andrea Lankford.

I am unsure what type of questions are asked during a book club, we just started our small grop but would like to know what is usually asked after reading books so we can tall a bit more about the book afterwards. Any ideas? Thank you in advance!

I discovered Adrian Von Ziegler on YouTube by happy accident about a decade ago. He Composes relaxing medieval fantasy music that goes really well with fantasy novels. I'm currently reading Gardens of the Moon with it on in the background. Mirror of the night, celtic collection 1 - 4.. There are too many good albums to name, some with darker and lighter vibes to them. Do any of you have any good recommendations for background music for reading?

I just finished Finn by Stephen King last night and it was the first book I was able to finish this year. But what’re you guys reading? I have No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy and 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill on the list next. I’ve been wanting to read all year but something has always stopped me.

I’m getting ready for that next Stephen King short story compilation later this year.

I used to love reading books, soaking up knowledge about finance, productivity, and personal growth. But as work got busier, I found it hard to keep up. After a long day at work, the last thing I wanted to do was crack open a thick book. But I don't want to indulge in short videos and social apps as soon as I get off work every day. I want to be able to learn in other ways.

One day, I read an article by Scott H. Young titled "Are blogs better than books for mastering complex ideas?" Before even reading it, I was sure the answer would be books. Books seemed to be more in-depth, systematic, and subjected to rigorous editorial scrutiny to ensure the quality of the content.

But his points in the article gave me a new perspective. He listed the advantages of blogs over books:

①Spacing

A great deal of psychological research shows that studying in a burst is less effective than study sessions spaced out over time. Blogs naturally embody the latter method, dripping out ideas over weeks and months instead of in a burst.

②Interactivity

Good bloggers will link to opposing views in their debates, which will broaden your viewpoint more than an author who carefully conceals a counterargument in his endnotes.

③Easier to follow

Books often require more concentration and investment to get at the same information. A blog can drip that information out over our shorter attention spans.

Feeling inspired, I started reading some interesting blog posts. The daily reading load lightened up, and I was thrilled. I realized that in today's digital age, reading blog posts could still lead to growth and keep me up to date with cutting-edge information and fresh insights that books might not provide.

For example, I remember stumbling upon an article by Farnam Street called "The Inner Game: Why Trying Too Hard Can Be Counterproductive." It totally shifted my perspective on how to level up myself and make some real progress. The article centers on the idea that excessive effort and self-criticism can hinder performance. When you are attempting to try harder and keep judging yourself, the result may be lackluster, because your mental states hindered your natural capacities. Instead, “we must observe our existing behavior without attaching any judgment to it. We must see what is, not what we think it should be. Once we are aware of what we are doing, we can move onto the next step: picturing the desired outcome.”

Recently, I faced a challenging situation at work involving a critical project presentation. Initially, I prepared extensively, but as the presentation day approached, I found myself overwhelmed with self-doubt and anxiety. Remembering the principles from “The Inner Game of Tennis,” I decided to shift my approach. Instead of fixating on potential mistakes, I focused on visualizing a successful outcome and what I should do to achieve that. This mental shift helped me deliver the presentation with more confidence and ease.

So, do you prefer reading blogs or books? What are some of your favorite blogs that you follow to make you better? And where do you read them? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

A huge problem I have when reading non-fiction books, is that I rarely can recall as much as I would actually liked from what I read. This does take the joy out of it a little since it kinda takes the point away from reading to learn more. What are your tips or which helpful advice would you give to retain more information when reading?

The title says it all, please remove if this violates any rules. This is not a promotion or anything involved with money.

I just need someone who likes to read who can give me feedback on my novel.

This is the book blurb:

Seventeen-year-old Justin Xiao Sheng Zhao struggles to even meet mediocrity. He is an awkward scrawny boy with a GPA in the lower two’s and an SAT score that will land him in one place only: the convenience store, working for his parents, who by the way, treat him as if they’re living in 1960’s China. That all changes when the girl he is not allowed to date (because she’s white) enters his convenience store and sparks up a delightful conversation with him.

This catapults Justin into approaching her at school, and becomes well acquainted with her romantically. Melody is a bright student who motivates Justin to perform much better at school. He even considers applying to the same school as her to pursue his dream career in video game design so they can live together after high school graduation.

But after a big fight between him, his parents, and Melody. Justin must find a way to fix not only his relationship with Melody, but also his long-flawed relationship with his parents.

Let me know if you are interested!

Okay I was trying to pick a catchy title. Did it work?

I have, what I believe, is an odd question. How do you actually read a book? And I’m not talking about novels and fiction or books that you read for the plot, I’m talking about those books that people keep preaching about that has changed their lives, etc. The books that you’re supposed to learn “something” from. Do you take notes? Do you have your pencils and highlighters ready? I often find myself being way too, arguably unnecessarily, analytical when reading.

I don’t know if my question makes sense but I’m here to see how everyone interprets it and hopefully I can settle this matter for my life’s sake. Also, I know that there’re no right and wrong answers.

The title’s s pretty self explanatory… What’s your favorite Joan Didion book and maybe also why, if you are so inclined 😉. Thanks!

Should I read on my iPad, I read physical books but recently started using my iPad to read books on they Kindle app I find it good, but I Want opinions on how to make this experience better.

Thinking about making the transition to an e-reader. cant help but feel wildly sentimental about having physical copies of books though - writing in them, lending them to friends, displaying my collection, etc.

My collection of books is growing quite large now and I'm in an apartment. should I just get over it and get a kindle? or is it not worth it? help! Ive been going back and forth on this for at least a year. I feel like I need to consult a priest about it LOL

What's your guys opinions on audiobooks as opposed to reading without one. Personally I like to follow along while having the audiobook playing, I find I get through the book faster that way.

So I recently found this fantasy-adventure novel written by an unknown writer witch, to my surprise, was simply amazing. Did anyone else read it? If not, check it out here and let's exchange opinions on it later down the road.

When the two creators understood that magic cannot coexist with science and technology, they divided the world into two equal parts to protect the land that they created. One remained a realm of magic and mystery known as Lahinia, and the other one became Earth; the world of technology, science and logic. With both of them facing extinction, 23-year-old Annabelle learns that the two realms are linked to each other, and has to decide if she will sacrifice her normal life to save everyone.

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