How to read
I know this used to be a problem for me. Trying really hard to read the Socratic dialogues for example. I found I had no interest in it. I couldn’t agree more with Nick Hornby’s “How to read”;
I would never attempt to dissuade anyone from reading a book. But please, if you’re reading a book that’s killing you, put it down and read something else, just as you would reach for the remote if you weren’t enjoying a television programme.
Your failure to enjoy a highly rated novel doesn’t mean you’re dim…
It doesn’t matter. All I know is that you can get very little from a book that is making you weep with the effort of reading it. You won’t remember it, and you’ll learn nothing from it
Not enjoying a book, drop the book and pick up the next one! (via Rebecca’s pocket)
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You know, I couldnt agree more. All those people that like to make me feel dim cuz i dont read books or wuteva, in your face!!
Tunde, you still have to read books, just don’t force yourself to enjoy them.
I have to say there are some amazing books out right now from Nigerian authors. One to read is Graceland by Chris Abani.
Sound advice and one I already apply. Oh, and on the subject of good books - if you haven’t already bought it please get Chimamanda Adichie’s new book Half of a Yellow Sun. It’s fantastic! Highly recommended.
Pilgrimage to Self, I picked up Chimamanda Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun last week, I have not started it. Hearing so many good reviews about it. Must make time to read it!
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