by Demian Farnworth | @demianfarnworth

penquin classics

“My concern is not to make people read, but to make them think.” –Montesquieu

Books are dead.

Sure. Whatever. Especially if what we mean by that is the physical object–the paper, the cover, the spine. Because one thing is for sure: reading is not dead.

Kill off the printed book and we’ll figure out a way to read. [Read more...]

Monster + Friend

Americans are ferociously pragmatic. We nurture an appetite for quick and easy.

For practical. Effective. Profitable.

We love racy articles on how to retire early. How to cram for a test. How to shave a pound off our tummy.

And we want these articles to hammer home the point in 5, 10 or 15 easy steps.

Don’t make me think. At least not too hard.

That’s the prevailing MO.

Naturally, this pragmatism MUST be avoided when it comes to cherishing a spouse, attending a cocktail party or raising children.

But I do strongly believe some things are in lock-step with expediency… [Read more...]

by Demian Farnworth | @demianfarnworth

Disney Magic by Truth Out

If you’re like me, you get anxious and marginally depressed when you see all the new books published each year.

It can happen at Barnes and Noble or while scanning the New York Times bestseller lists.

But the result is always the same: an acute sense of failure. How in the world can I read all of these books? [Read more...]

by Demian Farnworth | @demianfarnworth

If you’re like me, you like to read.

And you like to read a lot.

Some people might call you obsessed. [I get that all the time. No surprise since I try to read 100 books a year--and make it a challenge. My wife loves me for that.]

But it can be frustrating. Demands. Lack of time. Big books.

If that’s you, you’re not alone. [Read more...]