Slow Reading in a Harried Age David Mikics

Slow Reading in a Hurried Age

The Leonard Lopate Show | Dec 20, 2013

In the age of computers and smartphones we skim and glance at whatever catches our eye and then move on. David Mikics talks about the importance and joy of really reading, of giving your full attention to writing and good books. Slow Reading in a Hurried Age is a practical guide for anyone who yearns for a more meaningful and satisfying reading experience.

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