For the books on your shelf, the questions in the margin and the habit of coming back.
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For most of us, reading more is a goal that keeps getting overlooked. Even though we are perfectly aware of the importance of reading in our lives, we tend to have more difficulty finding time for ourselves and getting our reading done. While for some of us the goal is to find a way to
Being a reader comes with a series of advantages, but also comes with some drawbacks. Reading is a sedentary and generally solitary activity that pushes us to spend a lot of time without physical activity and alone. Well, it doesn’t necessarily need to be this way. Joining a book club can solve at least one
Reading is an amazing activity, it provides people with fantastic benefits, and promotes a mindful and mentally healthy lifestyle. Even though (perhaps somewhat unexpectedly) it also provides certain health benefits for your body, we cannot deny the fact that it does encourage a sedentary lifestyle. Reading is generally associated with sitting, laying in bed or
Reading is generally seen as a solitary activity. And it makes perfect sense, as it requires a great deal of introspection, requires a quiet and relaxing environment for the best results, and we generally do it without the company of others. That being said, we are social creatures though, so we generally need and enjoy
In this day and age, staying informed is both essential and somewhat dangerous. The danger I am referring to is the extremely high probability of being misinformed we are facing whenever we read something, especially online. Getting caught up in a misinformation campaign can leave you on the wrong side in an important debate or
Reading more books is a goal for many of us these days. Our lives are moving so fast and we tend to have so little time for ourselves. If you’re wondering how to read more books, it’s good to know that you’re not alone. The average young American reads 10 minutes or less per day.
As modern readers, we tend to turn our focus to every possible tool that can make us more productive, that can make our reading experience more enjoyable, or that will allow us to read more in the limited time we have at our disposal. While a time-generating app hasn’t been invented yet (*sigh), there is
As reading enthusiasts and book lovers, we are generally faced with several issues not many people actually think about. From the general bookworm problems we all know so well, to physical and mental fatigue, there is quite a lot for us to worry about. Here at Basmo, we are entirely dedicated to making your reading
If you’re anything like us here at Basmo, your passion for books and reading goes way beyond the borders of traditional, recreational reading. This activity has been around for centuries and its value is undeniable. The benefits in terms of general knowledge, physical and mental health, and the success that is generally associated with having
Reading is an exciting and rewarding activity, there is no question about it. There are tons of benefits we can enjoy if we are in the habit of reading and a lot of knowledge we can gain. People have been trying to improve on perfection since the dawn of time and that is no different
As passionate readers, we tend to pay a lot of attention to how books are written and appreciate the true value of authors whenever we read their work. Here at Basmo, we are passionate about books and reading above anything else, but since reading cannot exist without writing, we decided to explore this topic as
As readers, we go through a lot of stages on our journey to becoming as effective and well-performing as possible. From the day we start identifying letters as children, we begin a wonderful journey filled with learning, mental development, and constant improvement of our skills. Our vocabularies start developing as we start learning new words
