On Writing and Reading: 7 short pieces

On Reading

The Basement Club: A short-short story

A Word With Marty: "READING"

Why Read Books

Books seem obsolete.. Books are slow, inefficient, and, far less visual than TV and movies. The article is efficient, distilled wisdom, and a Google search can usually find you an on-target article instantly and for free.

So why should we remain enamored of the book? I make the case in my Psychology Today article today.

Rereading Favorite Books

Rereading favorite books is an under-considered approach to insight and pleasure. My Psychology Today article today makes the case, lists my board of advisors' and my favorites, and offer suggestions on how to recall your faves. 

Reading Efficiently: Making the most of this COVID-lockdown-acceptable activity

Recently, I wrote about making the most of a COVID-acceptable activity: walking. Today I turn to another: reading.

Whether for pleasure, work, health, or figuring out how to fix your running toilet, amid the COVID lockdown, you may be reading more than ever. My Psychology Today article today offers thoughts on making the most of your reading.