The Art of Reading: Building a Personal Library and Better Reading Habits

Interintellect founder Anna Gát hosts a laid-back fireside chat on building a personal library and cultivating the habit and pleasure of reading. 

As the cold months are rolling in, the idea of curling up under a soft blanket with a good book is ever more enticing. But what is it that draws us to these bound sheets of paper, to Kindle screens on train rides, to audiobooks during long drives?

Much more than mere entertainment, a great book seems to contain the secrets of life, and many a human fate has been changed thanks to realisations made during reading. Our favourite authors and heroes feel as close to us as family members, and many of us cherish the dream of writing books ourselves one day.

Come join our discussion about how and what you read, listen to the best practises of others, and build a better library and reading routine for the New Year.

To Prep:

• https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/books-reading-intelligence-tyler-cowen.html
• https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/07/maria-popova-what-i-read/331709/
• https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/5/7/21241370/quarantine-reading-how-to-read-the-classics-great-books-canon
• https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-nurture-and-grow-a-personal-library-of-books
• https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/24/realestate/why-do-people-keep-books.html

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