Since I love reading, bet there’s a bunch of readers around, let’s share what we are currently reading…
So I confess I kind of stopped my literary obsession when I started working... But I do occasionally pick up self-help books of one sort or the other. My doctor suggested this week that I get a book on hitting flow state, so I just ordered Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, tonight, and will soon be reading it:
https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202
~ Sunset Snuggles
Hey, who said reading had to be intellectual?
That said, I enjoy this series primarily because it touches on issues of sex and gender (the main character is a shape shifter, male by choice but not always), and really delves into whether greater talent or ability is always a good thing to have, while exploring the benefits of fitting in vs. standing out—and it does it in ways that make me laugh.
Good news, you are going back shortly to reading. Didn’t know about flow state, will do some research to understand more. Thank you for sharing 🤗🥰 @SunsetSnuggles
@DaringSprinter what is the series books name in English? Since I don’t know at all, about anime, is that what they call manga?
@bigbeauty: It's a comic book, yes. And yeah, the Japanese call comic books "manga." (They're comic books, though: using the Japanese translation of the word just makes some people feel special.)
The translation's in the image description! You can use a screen reader, right-click the image, or do a long press if you're using a touchscreen.
Read this many years ago and took it up again recently to help me help others in my volunteer world.
@bigbeauty - I read a lot of fictional, global intrigue books such as the Jack Ryan, Jack Reacher, and Mitch Rapp series.
However I balance that with non-fiction as well. I just finished “Sickening: How Big Pharma Broke American Healthcare” by John Abramson, MD and I only have a couple chapters remaining in “Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment” by Maxine Bedat.
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups. It's a great way to figure out whether the organizations you're a part of are healthy or not. On the fiction side I really enjoyed All Systems Red by Martha Wells. It's a psychological sci-fi about an unfeeling robot which manages to hack itself and show some feelings, which results in others starting to care.
@cde123: You've read All Systems Red? I'm envious! It's on my to-read list, but I haven't gotten a library card in this state yet. I hear it's really, really good.
@Btown i don’t know the book, but the title is very intriguing to me. Would find any chance to read shortly. Volunteering is a bless, hope you’re enjoying it. 🤗
@JohnR1972 you guys just made me feel so little! I got hooked up with “the life and death of a garment” too, add to my list 😃
@cde123 Culture code added sir 😄
@SunsetSnuggles @DaringSprinter Actually, I need to thank you all coz you have me insights on different genres to read. Thank you 🙏🏻 🤗🥰 sending you positive vibes and loving hugs to brighten your day 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗☀️🌈🦋🌻🧸
@bigbeauty Good Thread. I'm reading Natural Opium: Some Travelers Tales by Diane Johnson.
@JohnR1972 I put Unraveled on my library list. May we have some more of your nonfiction list?
@achetocuddle - I am happy to share. I read a LOT for both my own continuing education and for my work.
I recently finished “Apocalypse Never” by Michael Shellenberger. I learned a lot from this book and highly recommend it.
Other recent reads I recommend include… “Game Changes” by Dave Asprey (note: there is a lot of self-promotion in this book but still a lot of good content)
“Range: Why Generalists Triumph In a Specialized World” by David Epstein
@JohnR1972 Thank you. My philosophy is it's Ok to promote yourself as long as you can back it up
I seem to not be able to focus long enough to read a book even a few chapters. My mind wonders away or my dog takes/demands my attention. Any tips?
@bigbeauty Volunteering is a passion of mine and keeps me connected to other humans. I hope you read the book if you get the opportunity.
@taminator Maybe try audiobooks like on audible? Some people like being read to rather than reading, don’t know about you.
Gallows Bridge by Caroline Peckham and her sister Susanne Valenti. It's book 6 in the Sinners Playground series.
@DaringSprinter You seem to be staying well-read without a library card. Are you doing all your reading on the internet right now? How are you feeling?
After this discussion, I re-subscribed in Scribd again, many interesting books you are all reading, wish I can find more time to read. any reading rituals or routines to advise me on?
Excellent thread, @bigbeauty. Thank you!
@HumbleBaron: One Piece is an excellent read. Intense themes, really dark from time to time—but also light-hearted and silly. You'd never know how deep it can get by looking at the cover.
@achetocuddle: I do most of my reading here (see images in spoiler)!
I've already read most of my own books, but by no means all. One of the best things about being a known reader is that people always know what to get you.
I'm feeling all right. Left wrist's a touch achy, but nothing like it was before my sleep, and my elbow and knee joints have definitely improved.
Also a little tense: I'm participating in an MSU study and have a ~1 hr interview over Zoom coming up in about half an hour. I love research studies, but talking with people face to face tends to make my autism twitch nervously.
Wish me luck!
@DaringSprinter Glad you are some better I don't know what a MSU study is. I DO wish you luck. I like your library. A room full of books makes me smile. I have books in the floor also. And in dresser drawers, etc. Lol.
@DaringSprinter That is one awesome library. I am jealous. Good luck on your interview. You can do it.
@cde123 could try that it might work out
I am reading The Velveteen Rabbit for the second tome.
or time.
@Btown Oh how sweet, you should call and read it to me!! 😌🐰
A friend send it to me after we’d talked about it.
@DaringSprinter - yet another thing we have in common - participation in research studies. I’ve participated in over 2 dozen at this point. The best was an 18 month study where I had to work out with a trainer once a week. It was awesome. It gave me to structure to do something I already wanted to do. Some have been short one visit studies where I did some task on a computer or did memory tests. I do surprisingly well on memory tests but in real life I’m quite forgetful.
I gave up having an extensive library. after having to move dozens of boxes of books too many times. I decided I’ll let the public library house the booked. I now limit myself to four 2’ x 6’ bookshelves. Two are for professional books and two for personal books. It was hard letting them go but it’s okay.
@Babichev: Research studies are amazing. I love participating in the gathering of data—and in many cases I end up with a free copy of the study, which delights me. No paywall!
Speaking of delight, when I discovered you can ship whole pallets of books through USPS, I was thrilled. Made moving ~1100 miles a whole lot easier. Which is a good thing, because I'm not sure I could choose even one book to give up: my books are my favorite indulgence.
@achetocuddle: I should've specified! MSU = Minnesota State University.
The subject of this study is apostasy and identity, with a focus on why and how people leave Christianity, what words they use/d to describe themselves before and after leaving, and what communities they consider themselves a part of before and after. It should be through the peer review process next year sometime.
@Btown: Thanks for the good wishes. You were right—I could indeed do it! The interview went really well. It was intense, though: a real deep dive into some pretty painful stuff. I'm glad I did it, but I'm also glad it's done!
I, too, feel that my library is enviable. Thank you for envying it.
Space by James Michener. It’s a fictional account of the early U.S. space program inspired by the actual history.
