Great to see slow reading being celebrated.
I'm painfully slow and every book is a huge time commitment. I've always felt a bit of a failure as a result.
But there's nothing wrong with taking your time!
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/dec/02/i-want-to-savour-every-word-the-joy-of-reading-slowly?CMP=share_btn_tw
‘I want to savour every word’: the joy of reading slowly
Bragging rights seem to go to people who devour books, but, as this impatient reader found, turning the pages over many days or even weeks can immerse one deeper in the writer’s world
Me and my writing buddy.
So I don't wake him up, I have to type very quietly. I type very slowly too. I also take lots of breaks in between typing. And sometimes have a snooze.
Just so I don't wake him, you understand.
New Guy Here Introduction:
I didn't read books as a child, I found them hard work & boring.
Then Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes appeared on TV & this 15-year-old was hooked. I wanted more so I got this book and, without noticing, became a reader.
It wasn't just because of the mystery or the characters, it was that these were SHORT STORIES. I still remember the huge sense of accomplishment after finishing a whole story in a single session - check out the proud tick marks next to each story.
A little light reading for a Saturday afternoon.
The Seven Basic Plots by Christopher Booker
700 pages and I'm a slow reader. I hope it's going to be worth the effort!
Never miss an opportunity to rest your head
It's a Zoomy kind of day.
Hoping everyone has a great week.
#MondayMorning #kidlit #childrensbooks
