Audrey Selene
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Rose Rosetree:
Hi Rose, you've been asked a lot of questions on writing. What do you recommend for becoming a better reader? Getting the most out of what we read? I have especially enjoyed your reviews of children's picture books. Thank you!
Rose Rosetree
Fun question, Audrey Selene -- and thanks. Rather than "becoming a better reader" I'd like to substitute "enjoy reading more."
Reading a book can be like taking a walk in a new city. Some folks might think their job is to go to all the famous sites, and thus be able to talk authoritatively to friends; something like this:
"I've been to Manhattan. You know, I took the Staten Island Ferry, went up the Statue of Liberty, and took the elevator up to the top of the Empire State Building."
For sure, there's a beauty in that. But what can make sightseeing -- or reading -- more thrilling, more personal?
Pay attention to what interests YOU. Follow your interests, whether or not they would seem important to anyone else. Count what interests you as important to you. And let that be enough.
Doing that, after your exciting week in New York, what will you remember best? If you let your interests matter most to you, maybe you'll especially remember one brisk walk at dusk, covering block after block with a strong-and-purposeful New York stride; breathing in so many different restaurant fragrances; feeling newly alive in a very Manhattan way.
Let others write the official seeming tour guides and book reviews. For yourself, feel free to LIVE. Including whenever you read.
Reading a book can be like taking a walk in a new city. Some folks might think their job is to go to all the famous sites, and thus be able to talk authoritatively to friends; something like this:
"I've been to Manhattan. You know, I took the Staten Island Ferry, went up the Statue of Liberty, and took the elevator up to the top of the Empire State Building."
For sure, there's a beauty in that. But what can make sightseeing -- or reading -- more thrilling, more personal?
Pay attention to what interests YOU. Follow your interests, whether or not they would seem important to anyone else. Count what interests you as important to you. And let that be enough.
Doing that, after your exciting week in New York, what will you remember best? If you let your interests matter most to you, maybe you'll especially remember one brisk walk at dusk, covering block after block with a strong-and-purposeful New York stride; breathing in so many different restaurant fragrances; feeling newly alive in a very Manhattan way.
Let others write the official seeming tour guides and book reviews. For yourself, feel free to LIVE. Including whenever you read.
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