How do you encourage people to read?
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Listening, by Terry Freedman
Books of 2020 -- now with audio
Yesterday I published a blog post entitled Books of 2020, a list of the books I’ve (mostly) read in 2020. Well, it’s a bit of a long read at around 4,000 words, so I’ve created an audio version of it as well.
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These are the books I’ve encountered in 2020. I’ve read most of them, and reviewed many of them.
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A fascinating read
Why don't people finish reading long articles on the internet?
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Apparently, the average read-through rate (who knew such a measurement existed?) on Medium is 40%. So why do people tend to not see an article through to the bitter end?
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My reading list, by Terry Freedman
Reflections on the DfE's 10 tips for encouraging your child to read
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This set of tips from the Department for Education for parents to encourage reading has attracted derision and ridicule. But the DfE is right.
Read MoreMy expanding reading list
My reading list keeps expanding faster than I can keep up. Why?
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Books, by Terry Freedman
Read like a writer
Reading like a writer is a different way of reading. There’s a great series on the subject from Electric Literature.
Read MoreCovid-19: Free resources from Publishers Weekly
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One of the pleasures of attending the London Book Fair is being able to pick up and read issues of Publishers Weekly. Unfortunately, because of the Covid-19 crisis, the LBF didn’t take place this year. But here is some good news.
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Books I've come across, but not yet read
Rather than wait until I've read books before reviewing them, I think a halfway house is to at least let people know about books and, if possible, my first impressions. My intention is to write full reviews of these in due course. I hope you find these snapshots useful and interesting.
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Read a lot, read fast
How to read a book a week.
Read MoreDecisions, decisions. What to read?
I am not sure what to read next, so I've decided to fall back on a motto I've just coined: "When in doubt, leave nothing out"! What are you reading this summer?
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Miss Fortune SeriesBox set 1
What I've been reading
What I've been reading this week. It's not my usual reading tipple, and I've been thoroughly enjoying it! A good fiction book that I believe has something to teach humorists.
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Good reading for writers
Writers need to read good quality writing. Here's a website that provides just that.
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E-reading vs p-reading: your brain knows the difference
Whether you read books on an ebook reader or read the paper versions instead makes a more profound difference than you might imagine.
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