How Do I Choose My Next Book?
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
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Aaron explaining Paradiso, “I remember being really moved but I had no idea what was going on” - you just explained my whole life, Aaron! 😅
I love the notion of being a curious reader. I think that is where I lean. Go well Aaron.
Thank you, Nathan.
Wow, I had no idea this was being discussed. I have recorded next week's video covering this topic 🤭 Speaking of a coincidence!
That's cool! I'm curious to see what you have to say about the subject. :)
Excellent video mate. I think there's a lot of similarity between us about how we choose our books....I've got recommendations and book events whenever I am choosing mine. I also have my own book challenges and projects too which I try to keep up - and decide as I go along what I can pick from all of those things. I always love the gentle, reflective way you do these videos.
Thank you, Gareth! I'd noticed that similarity from your video too. It seems to be a nice balance between planning and spontaneity.
This was a great discussion too. I can’t but reflect on the disparity with my life. Having parents who read and a household where books are talked about sounds wonderful. (I suppose your daughter will have that.) My mother did read occasionally; but my father was an avowed anti book reader.
As you said, once a book gets inside the house that indicates a kind of interest.
Thank you, David. It certainly looks like you have made up for the fact that your parents weren't particularly bookish.
I found this video so interesting. I think it really brings up the question of how to define "being a mood reader." It's something I've wondered if I fully fit into as well. I also tend to plan my reading but I do give up on books I'm not enjoying. I do tend to have strong reasons why I lost interest though, not just a mood change. So, not sure. I'm really interested in Thomas Mann too! I learned about him recently and got a short story collection with A Death in Venice in it, I'm excited to check it out soon. I also really want to read Red Comet!
Thank you, Karla! I hope you really enjoy Thomas Mann when you get to him. :)
I sometimes listen to In our time on podcast. Its wonderful.
It's always nice to find another fan of In Our Time. There must be a few of us scattered across booktube!
Interesting discussion. I find that when I read strictly by my mood, in the end I'm dissatisfied with my reading because it's not as rich as when I read by a plan (especially reading challenges and any sort of group or buddy read with accountability involved). For me, that's because so many books that are richly rewarding aren't necessarily easily read in the midst of a busy day, when one is tired and finding it difficult to focus. So unless I have a deadline or a reason to read with more intensity when all I want to do is relax, it will never happen. On the flip side, if I never read to relax or read for my mood, my reading life becomes dull and dry. I find that, like most things, a balanced is necessary. Read with a plan but leave room for spontaneity.
Absolutely! That sounds like the perfect balance to work towards.
Just been thinking on curiosity. It is a productive state to be in, giving you permission to go ahead with what you were thinking about, but the idea to be curious about must have come first. I looked up Shakespeare quotes for inspiration and found this. 'Four be the things I'd been better without: Love, curiosity, Freckles and doubt.' I found this surprising as I love freckles! Keep curious and happy reading.
Haha, what an odd quote! I'm also a fan of freckles (love, curiosity and doubt are pretty good too)
You have me thinking now. 🤔♥️ I would have called myself a ‘mood’ reader, but I actually think I’m usually chasing a feeling that I have gotten previously from my reading. The feeling that characters and the setting gives me. 😅 I care less about the plot, more about beauty through words, character development, and settings where I’m immersed by the writing. I read significantly more fiction than nonfic. I wonder how I approach nonfic?
That's interesting. I guess you could approach certain biographies and travel books in a similar way, but maybe not history. It definitely seems to me that your approach to reading is very immersive and empathetic (which is great!)
I used to listen to In Our Time a lot. I don't know what happened exactly, but Melvyn Bragg started to get on my nerves and though I've tried to keep listening I find his way of asking questions and directing the conversation grates. I seemed to stop paying attention to what the guest academics were saying
That's interesting. I wonder if it would be the same if the episodes were twice as long... Would Bragg be able to settle into the background a little then? I'm not sure...