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Reading is part of your world

Critical analysis of literature is the same as anything else, so applying general critical thinking concepts can start you on a rewarding path. This is one of my favorite little infographics that you can apply to anything from a news story you saw today to something written in a time you can barely imagine. If you can't answer the applicable questions, you just need more information and/or time to form an opinion. Thinking hard is actually incredibly fun and rewarding, especially if you do it with a friend or lover

@killer

Nov 21, 2024

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Continuing reading a book even if you don’t understand it.

Something always stays.

@Fishsauce

Mar 16, 2024

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Reading whenever

School made us think reading is a holy act. It is not. Its just something to do. Like watching a movie or sports. You aren’t going to be tested by anyone. Read high. Read drunk. Read 2 pages. Read half awake. Remember nothing or just some of it. It really doesn’t matter

@will

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May 2, 2024

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Top Recs from @gabobinson

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First of all welcome!!

- The grocery store franchise closest to you is possibly overcharging, so sometimes groceries become a sort of Halloween style I buy fruit from here, pantry things from here, etc etc - Lots of free things to do with a library card!! so many museums have discounted / free admission, the Met for example allows you to do a suggested donation when showing a library card - Obvious but tap water is 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 no need to buy fancy water when going out to eat (and on this note I always carry around a reusable water bottle and one of those little electric fans bc the temperature outside never matches the subway) - There is no greater joy than getting a blanket and a book and people watching on Sheep Meadow/the Mall/ at any park - Explore the other boroughs!! - It’s so cliche but you can stumble upon so many fun restaurants, events, bars, shops, concerts, museums, etc etc by just strolling around - In tandem with the above I sometimes check the Time Out NY website, the New York Times daily newsletter, New York Magazine. The New Yorker, etc for inspiration and info about things going on - Citymapper is your bff for navigating the subway/bus/transit/walking/etc and is great with keeping you posted on any delays - On this note also always check an MTA app or citymapper etc to see if trains are running, can save you time and sanity - So many free concerts and events at places like the 92nd Street Y, in Bryant Park, SummerStage in Central Park - If you like TV you can go to tapings of shows or get paid to be part of the studio audience on websites like 1iota or Shadow Casting and Productions - Also can get lots of free things from pop ups that different brands host throughout the city, my roommate usually finds them on instagram - Join the free rewards program of your favorite coffee place / grocery store/ etc

@gabobinson

Feb 21, 2024

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my faves

- Sporcle, I love the blank map quizzes and what a perfect way to realize ooo I don’t know enough and I need to learn more - Poptropica for when you want to go on a little quest - Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure bc how else will I learn about what chic people are up to?? - this may not count but youtube dot com to watch BBC live lounge - Merriam Webster bc those divas have a magnificent cross word

@gabobinson

Mar 10, 2024

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Casual by chaPPELL roan

Call me Kylie Minogue bc I can’t get this out of my head diva!! I think about it on most days and cannot stop hearing every beautiful, somber, heartbreaking, yearning line!! I want to print it out and put it everywhere !! I want to lay on the floor and wallow in it!!

@gabobinson

Feb 16, 2024