An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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Reading isn't dead - our attention spans have just been hijacked by phones and social media. Inspired by an essay Fresta wrote on how to read last year, we discuss practical strategies to reclaim your reading habit and rediscover the joy of getting lost in a good book.
Check out Fresta's essay on Rare Candy's substack with more detailed reading tips and strategies: https://rarecandy.substack.com/p/how-to-read-books
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Chapters
1. How To Read (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Getting Lit Podcast (00:00:14)
3. The Problem with Reading Today (00:01:09)
4. Phone Addiction vs Reading Immersion (00:08:43)
5. Tips for Building Reading Habits (00:20:52)
6. Finding Books You'll Actually Enjoy (00:32:12)
7. Creating Physical Comfort While Reading (00:45:27)
8. "No Time to Read" is a Myth (00:56:29)
9. ADHD, Excuses, and Digital Distraction (01:09:05)
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