This one is another book from the pile of unread books I’d accumulated over the years. I bought Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries in New York back in 2017 and finally read this at the end of 2019. So here’s a familiar sounding remark about my latest read: I can’t believe IContinue reading “Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries by Kory Stamper”
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kaddish.com by Nathan Englander
After the first few chapters of kaddish.com, I did not know how to feel. I’d expected the book to tell the story of Larry’s misadventures over the 11-month mourning period for his father. So after the first part ended, and Larry came home, and that was that, I’d felt short-changed. I couldn’t make sense ofContinue reading “kaddish.com by Nathan Englander”
Reading as an Extrovert
Reading is probably one of the most classic pastimes for introverts. Introverts recharge by spending quality time on their own, and reading is a great way to pass the time. It is probably also quite calming for people; it’s nice and quiet, with no need to engage in the chaotic world that we all liveContinue reading “Reading as an Extrovert”
