Some people may say it’s “cheating” to listen to audiobooks, but as I mentioned in a previous post, you’re actually activating some of the same centers of your brain when you listen to a book as when you read it yourself. I listened to a lot of audiobooks in 2025 because I spent so many hours each week commuting to and from classes and work…
Tag: literature
Books I Read – 2024
I wish I’d read more books in 2024, and I could have if I’d made better choices about managing my time. I could’ve chosen to read instead of spending hours doomscrolling… But, as I’ve said, I can’t do it over. I can only do better from now on, and that’s what I aim to do.
Books I Read – 2023
…although I didn’t read as many books as I wanted to in 2023, I found solace and emotional connection in those that I did—which is the main reason I’ve always loved reading, anyway.
Books I Read – 2022
Since 2018, I’ve been keeping track of all the books I read over the course of the year. Initially, I began doing this simply so I could…… Read more “Books I Read – 2022”
19th Century Literature: Outdated or Timeless?
What fascinates me most, however, is that the themes and wisdom present in 19th century literature, in my experience, are still entirely relevant today… We still long for love and connection and success in life, among other things. Literature of all eras reflects humanity and therefore, will always be relevant to human beings.
E.V. Zukowski 