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The Lost Art of Reading

Why Books Matter in a Distracted Time

by David L. Ulin

Books and readingPhilosophyLiteraturePsychological aspectsInformation societyNew York Times reviewedLiterature, study and teachingLiterature, history and criticism

Blending commentary with memoir, Ulin addresses the importance of the simple act of reading in an increasingly digital culture, emphasizing the importance of reflection and pause allowed by stopping to read a book, and the focus required to let the mind run free in a world that is not one's own.

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