12 May

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Reflecting on Roland Allen’s The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper As someone who appreciates the tactile joy of putting pen to paper, Roland Allen’s The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper immediately caught my eye. The rich history of notebooks, combined with their profound impact on thought processes, sparked my curiosity. I often carry a Field Notes notebook, jotting down everything from random musings to inspiring quotes, so diving into Allen's exploration of this beloved tool felt like a welcome invitation to reflect on my own...

06 May

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A Mixed Bag: My Thoughts on James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life When I picked up James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life, my heart raced with excitement. Patterson's novels have been a staple of my reading diet for years, those pulse-pounding thrillers that I devour in a single sitting. However, as I dove into this memoir, I couldn't shake the thoughts of “Call the FTC!” echoing in my head. After all, with a title like that, I was expecting narratives dense...