27/05/12 @ 06:49pm
tagged as
■ literature
■ The Little Prince
■ antoine de saint-exupéry
■ Quotes
The Little Prince (2).
I really cannot describe my love for books. Reading has always been something I love to do, no matter where I am. Just the simple act of reading a few lines, gets me into another universe where I can see everything be played out before me. It keeps me sane. While actual books will always be my preference and my one true love, I have to say my nook is my baby. Having all my old friends with me wherever I go, really is something incredible.
How to Fit Reading Into Your Schedule and Actually Finish the Books You Want to Read
![10 Novels That Will Sharpen Your Mind [Interactive]
Novels may be made up, but the emotions they evoke are real. These feelings grow out of our connection to the novel’s characters and the relationships between a protagonist and others in the context of the broader society. As we follow the ups and downs of a carefully crafted story, we build connections within the social and emotional regions of the brain. The result, according to recent research, is a better understanding of other human beings and a deeper empathy for others, leading to improved social skills. Historians have also claimed that great works of fiction have lent support to the concept of human rights. (For more on the psychology of fiction, see “In the Minds of Others,” by Keith Oatley, Scientific American Mind, November/December 2011.)
Click the link and check out the interactive features.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz9wwarlhn1qbchbvo1_500.png)
10 Novels That Will Sharpen Your Mind [Interactive]
Novels may be made up, but the emotions they evoke are real. These feelings grow out of our connection to the novel’s characters and the relationships between a protagonist and others in the context of the broader society. As we follow the ups and downs of a carefully crafted story, we build connections within the social and emotional regions of the brain. The result, according to recent research, is a better understanding of other human beings and a deeper empathy for others, leading to improved social skills. Historians have also claimed that great works of fiction have lent support to the concept of human rights. (For more on the psychology of fiction, see “In the Minds of Others,” by Keith Oatley, Scientific American Mind, November/December 2011.)
Click the link and check out the interactive features.
03/01/12 @ 07:30pm
tagged as
■ 50 book challenge
■ books
■ lit
■ prettybooks
■ reading
■ reading is fun!
■ literature
2012 Book Challenge
It’s that time of year again! I had a lot of fun participating in the 50 Book Challenge with you guys in 2011. I personally read more than ever and I had to increase my goal to 100 books, which I surpassed. The biggest feedback I received about the challenge was that it encouraged and motivated people to read more.
The Rules:
1. Choose an amount of books that you want to read in 2012 (e.g. 25, 50, 75, 100)
2. Read, read, read!
There isn’t a rule about what type books these have to be; read anything you want. You decide what you want to include (novels, short stories, non-fiction, school books…).
To keep track of how much you’re reading, you can use the Goodreads Reading Challenge, create a list (on Tumblr, LiveJournal, LibraryThing, your computer), write book reviews, post about each book you’re reading - it’s up to you. I personally like to create a 50 Book Challenge page, which I can update easily. It may be a good idea to use the #50 book challenge tag so that others can read posts about your progress.
Although this is a quantifiable challenge, the most important thing is that you’re reading and that you’re having fun doing it :)
21/11/11 @ 10:00am
tagged as
■ alice in wonderland
■ lewis carroll
■ book
■ literature
■ tea
■ reading
