For The Love of Reading

“Reading makes a writer” that is an undeniable truth however #goodreads make good writers and better reads make even better writers. Nothing nourishes the mind and ripens the conscious short of a thrilling book. Until the humans find their way to achieve immortality, they must hope to live on for centuries through their ink and penmanship. All persons of healthy comprehension in present holds the persons of education from past in high esteem. It is a matter of passing on the baton to keep the 'Olympus' of apprehensions alighted at all times. The race had to start from the point from where the last #PenAthlete left off. It is astonishing and pleasantly freaky realization how many similarities in habits and thoughts can be spotted whilst engaged with practically ancient manuscript, written thousands of years ago.
A smart person makes many mistakes and learns from it but a genius invest their time learning from the mistakes and life long experiences of those who have already spent their lives devoted to finding truth and seek knowledge.Let us discuss a few methods of elating the experience of reading.

1.Getting Social:

The habit is reading is conventionally associated with an introverted and antisocial disposition. Breaking the conventional stereotypes and broadening the scope of #Readership is a thrilling journey to embark on. After devouring a book, the reader’s cravings to sort out the mysteries and philosophies , pen out derivative sublets, join or shun the multitude of fandom and critiquing the real life implications of its subject matter are a guilty pleasure all #Bookworms are happy to be charged with. Get a logo, invite members and start your own book club. Use the social media platforms to your advantage.

2.Pick a theme:

There are so many books to choose from that a reader might be overwhelmed with the dilemma of  “Too many options”. Even if one selects a perfect book the thought of all the remaining ones leaves them with a sense of dissatisfaction. Get a theme to navigate through your reading plans. Pick a month, there are 12. Pick a season, there are many i.e winter, fall, summer, autumn, rain, cloudy etc. Pick a genre, there’s comedy, fiction, non-fiction, thrill, history, fantasy just to name a few. Share your #Booktheme with your peers, ask for suggestions, refer recommendations and vote for selection. The more the merrier!

3.Organize a Quiz:

It is always refreshing and nostalgic reminiscing about the previous reads. Testing the level of expertise on the subject and bringing out the spirit of competition by the way of having regular quizzes at your book club or #Readingcommunity. The process of designing a quiz, arranging mediators for running them and selecting the final winner is simply exhilarating. It can be an encouraging way of recruiting new participants as well. The stakes can be arranged in the form of a reward system, like a #Bookpromo or a #Bookmark or even #Bookgift.

4.Improvise with technology:

Gone are the days, when friends and families gather around a cozy fireplace to enjoy a recitation of choice collection of prose. Thankfully technology has stepped in and one does not need to grow old and wait for their grandchildren to read them their favourite #Booktreats. There are countless dedicated apps and website offering a wide range of #Audiobooks, here a reader might find audios for themselves or may volunteer to add their vocal aptitude to the audio readers for entire globe. It is similar to adjoining a fresh change of routine to a regular reading regime.

5.Get a reading place:

It is great to have a sense of community and be surrounded by like minded people but to be honest some books requires the sanctity of solitude to savor them fully. Having a secret getaway specifically dedicated for this purpose is an equivalent of eventful sanctuary. Think of a place by the beach on an early morning, with cooling breeze and soft sounds of waves. Think of a balcony with an egg-rattan on a bright chilly evening. Think of a private study, with shelves after shelves of books and a rocking chair by the fireplace. A magical escapism portal, which allows to hoop through a good 20k-30k #ReadMarathon in a singular leap.

Reading does not only cultivates writers but it makes for an improvement for all professions be it chefs, painters, law-practitioners , policemen or an economists. Humans had inhibited and ruled the earth for countless years and thankfully have left behind their legacies in form of scripts and manuals. These treasure troves holds a key to unlock the evolution of human intellect. It is a custom that is worth promoting vigorously and meticulously.
Young generation is the backbone of any nation, who could either make or break a nation’s future. The habit of reading is a commonplace occurrence in societies who would not have their biggest resource and asset go to waste. For the masses to realize and unlock their true potential, they need to be diverted from singing competitions and rock bands and redirected into academies and proficient institutions. We must focus our energies and assets in making a more friendly environment for readers and book-lovers.

“In the end isn’t all writing an act of altruistic kindness and philanthropic constitution aimed at the future generation?”.

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THE POWER OF A GOOD READ

A great author once said: “The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them”. It is certainly a helping of sweet timely wisdom that holds firm ground till date. Much is to be reaped from the infinite benefits of consistent reading habit in our daily lives.

Despite the fact that we live in a world of readily globalized and easily accessible information 24/7 thanks to technology and dot com privileges, burying one’s nose in a good book still drops heavier in terms of pros as compared to surfing the web. It is not a battle of online versus paper but rather an exploration of both sides of the coin. By considering both positive and negative aspects of the available options we can enable ourselves to select most effective method to maximize our efficacy.

Here within is classified a step by step processes and functions of growth trend related to reading:

1. Motivation and Inspiration: 

Without the intention and mental preparation to perform any task it cannot be enacted or strives for. A very crucial factor related to reading is that there is simply not enough emphasize or a suitable amount of persuasion dedicated towards its promotion. The kind of endorsement that goes into distribution of actual books and novels is negligible as compared to their movies and screen plays replicas. It is an understood factor that the publication houses does not stand to make as much in terms of fame and/or fortune as a box-office venture. Here the lacking falls mostly with the book sector who are not as much invested with the idea of taking up the challenge and step-up their marketing strategy by creating the drive in people to start investing their money and time in a much constructive activity.

2. Availability And Remote Remittance:

In terms of getting access to a book, it is more cost effective and much less taxing task to stream online for information. Where the online options also enables us to make comparisons with different prospects and also lets us choose from a huge selection of available options say 100k to 500k search results per query. Sources for actual acquisition of books are not so motile. Human beings have invented and marketed vending machines for soda and fast food chains all over the globe with a crazed dedication but we are still slacking on making the “food for thought” just as readily available. Communities can come together to encourage the idea of public and mobile libraries. The basic human right to have access to quality education should be revisited with a more realistic outlook in most nations.

3. Quality And Quantity Dilemma:

Information and knowledge with online availability via infinite sources obtainable at all times for everyone is a plausible feat. However the quantity trumps the quality of material. It cannot be overlooked that almost everyone is free to provide these guidance with minuscule accountability and none existent quality filters. Also the rise of online marketing boom have smudged the focus of information from being effective to being more addictive prone. Search engines and social media monopoly have promoted politically and economically biased content which does more harm than good. When a person pursues a particular task, put their effort in it the value of prize is increased, cherished and truly valued whereas the free ease of access have significantly lowered the bar in this respect as well. Getting a book takes some more effort but it still serves the cause and fills the description almost perfectly.

4. Health And Environmental Aspects:

We are at an all-time low at preserving our forests and wild-life and at an all-time high at creating massive pollution. Online distribution of tabloids does enable us a distribution on a massive scale without compromising on the environmental well-being. Whereas we have not yet discovered a plausible alternative for paper either for storing and publishing. Unless we come-up with some kind of biodegradable plastic byproduct to replace paper in libraries, schools and even offices we must keep the search open. Exploring one more innate facet of reading online tells us that it can be a rather strenuous labor for eyes and thus carry an ominous health defect which cannot be overlooked.

"It is a fact that online streaming and obtaining a book both have their own perks and downsides however by recognizing these factors we can recognize ourselves better with the problems existing in today and enable ourselves for its remedy tomorrow."

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