Posts Tagged "books"

How do books age?

A friend recently noted on social media that we write for our own generation. As we live and respond to the oddities of life, we address those physically or digitally connected to us. This is our primary audience because they share our 'spacetime' and reference the same points of interest—political events, economic conditions, and artistic environments.

“I Deliver Parcels in Beijing”, a great view at everyday China.

Reading is one of the most enjoyable ways to learn about the world. One such experience has been I Deliver Parcels in Beijing over the last week. What struck me the most after I closed the phone (since I mostly read e-books on my phone and laptop) was the author Hu Anyan's simple and clear way of telling his story through the various positions and work environments he encountered. And in doing so, he depicts everyday life in China in a more clear (to me) manner.

The New Lunar Society

It's the way that we tell stories that makes a difference. The narrative, the focus on the details, the selection of the historical period to examine, and the conclusions are a subtle craft that one could try to master throughout her career without success—that could not be said for David Mindell.

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

Books can often lead us to rethink and reflect on our perceptions, changing our point of view and leading to a deeper understanding of the world around us. But it's rare for a book to feel like a revelation—even though I don't exactly like the word—in the sense that it deeply resonates, explaining and organizing fragments of thought that you've encountered but couldn't manage to unify.