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For many people social media is becoming an anxiety-enducing time-sucking void. It feels like more of a drain than a benefit. As research (published in books, of course) is coming out about the long term effects of social media usage in Gen Z and potentially Gen Alpha, alternatives are needed. You want to stop scrolling, … Continue reading “Reasons To Join A Book Club: Leave Social Media And Read With Real People”
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In 1988, author Salman Rushdie published his novel The Satanic Verses and recieved a bounty on his head. This caused him to live the next 30 years under fear, security and various levels of secrecy. With the call for his death never being formally revoked, Rushdie always lived at risk of death. In 2022, death … Continue reading “Salman Rushdie New Book 2024: How His Stabbing Memoir Demonstrates The Importance of Free Speech”
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An international exhibition of work by pseudonymous British street artist Banksy, called “Without Limits: The Art of Banksy”, is currently touring. The exhibition claims to amass hundreds of artworks collected over the years. The exhibition is completely unaffiliated and publicly unendorsed by Banksy himself, who is against his work being used for profit. If you … Continue reading “Don’t Go To The Banksy Exhibition”
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Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, is known not only for his financial acumen but also for his voracious reading habits. Buffet’s reading regimen is considered one of the keys to his success. He himself speaks frequently of how he spends most of his day reading. We previously mentioned Buffet’s intense reading habit in our post … Continue reading “The Secret of Warren Buffett’s Reading Habits”
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BookTok has a problem with minors. The popular book-focused TikTok community is harmful for children and teens because it exposes them to multiple risks under the guise of a wholesome environment. You may think that a book-focused community would be beneficial in this digital age. After all, shouldn’t we encourage the younger generations to read? … Continue reading “BookTok’s Problem With Minors: Why Book TikTok is Harmful To Children and Teens”
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We have a lot of content competing for our attention every day, and it’s hard to read with so many distractions around. You’ve likely developed bad reading habits that you’re not proud of, such as ignoring your book for long periods of time. But reading has lots of benefits, like making you smarter, more understanding, … Continue reading “How to Overcome Poor Reading Habits: A Guide to Cultivating a Lifelong Reading Habit”
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What is the correlation between reading and success? Why do so many top leaders and thinkers continue to read, when most of the world has shifted to other forms of content? Focused, longform reading is a rare skill in 2024. Due to decades of technological improvements, the average person can feel their attention span decreasing. … Continue reading “The Correlation Between Reading and Success: How Reading Improves Your Life”
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Last week on Crokes we discussed the best books to help you relax and calm down before bed. But sometimes you need the opposite from your reading. Sometimes, you need a book that is going to keep you alert and awake. Whether you’re on a long road trip, enduring a night shift at work, or … Continue reading “The Best Audiobooks to Keep You Awake”
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Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being, and one effective way to unwind before bedtime is by indulging in a good book. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of reading before bed. We recommend some of the best books to read before bed to help you relax and drift into a … Continue reading “The Best Books to Read Before Bed”
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Dystopian stories of messed-up futures and societies in chaos have captured readers’ imaginations for ages. Whether it’s the classic tales that set the stage or the newer ones reshaping the genre, these books mirror our fears and societal concerns. When we read dystopian stories, we’re not just escaping into different worlds. We’re also pondering how … Continue reading “The Best Dystopian Novels for Young Adults”
