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📚 Read Slowly - Take Notes - Apply the Ideas​

Reading a Diverse Range of Authors

Hello Reader,

Lately, I’ve been thinking on the importance of reading diverse literary voices. While I love the Western canon, I recognize its limits in perspective.

Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing like spending hours with Whitman, Emerson, Thoreau, Plato, or Nietzsche. But if I’m going to be a great reader, I need to make space for a wider range of voices—female thinkers, people of color, and the myths and stories that offer a fuller view of our shared history. Have you ever read Iroquois legends? They’re fascinating and eye-opening.

If you’re American like me, I encourage you to explore authors such as Frederick Douglass, Maya Angelou, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Toni Morrison (see below for book recommendation), James Baldwin, Junot Díaz, Amy Tan, Ralph Ellison, and so many others who bring depth and honesty to the literary landscape.

Their stories don’t just challenge us—they enrich the way we experience reading itself. I love their work and hope to enjoy more of it with this community in the future.

Until next week, read slowly – take notes – apply the ideas.

-Eddy

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Book Recommendation The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Listen to the Podcast 13 Chilling Books for Halloween Reading Update from the bookstore I'm Making Reading Kits

Book Recommendation

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

"Nuns go by as quiet as lust, and drunken men and sober eyes sing in the lobby of the Greek hotel."

That's the very first sentence of Toni Morrison's incredible novel, The Bluest Eye. How can you not read the book after that line?

This novel explores issues of beauty, race, and identity in a way that leaves a lasting impact. What I love about this book is Morrison’s ability to give voice to the struggles of those who are often overlooked, especially through the character of Pecola, whose desire for blue eyes speaks to the deep effects of societal standards on self-worth.

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13 Chilling Books for Halloween Reading

In this episode, I’m sharing 13 books that are perfect for Halloween, but these aren’t your typical horror stories. Each book on this list offers something deeper—whether it’s a philosophical exploration, a psychological thriller, or a classic tale with layers of meaning. If you’re looking for books that will both challenge your mind and set the right mood for the season, this episode is for you.

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