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29. How (not) to read arrogantly
The world doesn’t revolve around you! Many children, and plenty of adults too, have heardRead the post29. How (not) to read arrogantly
28. The appeal of crystals through the ages
Many people today surround themselves with crystals, whether for healing properties or as part ofRead the post28. The appeal of crystals through the ages
27. Pauses in Japanese and American literature
We usually don’t pay much attention to pauses in language – it’s easy to assumeRead the post27. Pauses in Japanese and American literature
26. Atmospheres in literature and life
Atmospheres are both insubstantial and yet very palpable – for example, think about tension thatRead the post26. Atmospheres in literature and life
25. Dancing stars in Indian cinema
Spectacular dance sequences are one of the most recognizable elements of Indian cinema, and femaleRead the post25. Dancing stars in Indian cinema
24. Poetry, prayer and paying attention
It’s difficult to maintain attention when surrounded by distractions. Even if we’re just trying toRead the post24. Poetry, prayer and paying attention
23. The art of bingeing
For many people, binge-watching is a guilty pleasure. In the Golden Age of Television, weRead the post23. The art of bingeing
22. Not having time to read
It’s hard to find time for undistracted reading, and it’s easy to blame modern developmentsRead the post22. Not having time to read
21. Why it’s good to read like a teenager
There’s a negative stereotype of teenage readers as naively absorbed in their favourite books –Read the post21. Why it’s good to read like a teenager