reads Podcast: Episode 2

by ANNIE on July 1, 2010

Annie Sorensen reads podcast Woohooo we’re on to number two! Teens/tweens, hurricanes, and my one of my top 3 favorite books – listen in, because this episode is craaazy.


reads Podcast – Episode 002
(Clicking the link above will automatically launch and play the episode.)

Shout-out to a commenter from last week, the lovely Ms Cheryl Sweeney, who has finally convinced me to stop my 7+ year procrastination of what appears to be an awesome book.

Stay tuned next week for 4th of July shenanigans and one of the worst personal development books I have ever read.

Question of the Day! –> “Do you read physical paper books, digital books, or a combination of the two?”

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Episode 002
Sponsored by…little ‘ole me :)

Recommended reads:
The Slight Edge: Secret to a Successful Life, by Jeff Olson

Just Picked-Up reads:
The Westing Game, by Ellen Raskin

For Fun reads:
1 Dead in Attic: After Katrina, by Chris Rose

Current reads:
Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior, by Ori & Rom Brafman

Also mentioned…
What Should I Do With My Life?, by Po Bronson

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  • Being a software entrepreneur I read... paper books! When I sat myself in the plane last month an elderly couple sat next to me, grabbing their laptops and smartphones as soon as they sat down, only to shut down when they really had to.

    Working with computers and (smart)phones much of the day I would prefer to give my eyes a rest, lay back and read some old-style paper books. Maybe nostalgia has the better of me!

    DeMetter.com - minding your business
  • Uh oh, being out-technology'd (totally a word) by those in older generations might mean it's time for us to make the switch, Paul! YIKES.
  • cherylsweeney
    Hey Annie, thanks for the shout-out - You've waited long enough to see Po's book come out with a second version, believe it or not! I checked out the older one from the library, then after discovering that the book is best digested slowly, went and bought it only to find some new stories added into the mix. Its just a yummy book.

    I am very much partial to the physical book, magazine, publication! Reading is my time to slow down a bit, feel the simplicity of a moment, and somehow holding a Kindle or Nook just doesn't fit for me. I tend to underline, highlight, write notes in the margin and make notes in the back of a book, especially a list of other books mentioned that I'd like to read next.
  • The underlining, highlighting, and note-writing is one of the biggest reasons why I can't yet quite imagine giving up the old school paper books.

    "It's just a yummy book" - love it. :)
  • I loved "The Westing Game" when I was younger. I'll have to pick it up and read it again. As a father to a one year old, one of the things I'm most looking forward to is the ability to share books I loved as a kid with him in a few years. I've already bought him "The Castle in the Attic".
  • Yay, so glad to find another who's a Westing Game fan! I'd highly suggest giving it another read - it was so fun re-remembering my favorite parts.

    And I have to admit - visiting the children's section at bookstores might be one o my favorite, favorite things to do. Who knew there were SO MANY books we've long since forgotten...all so fantastic!

    Thanks, as always, Geoff for stopping by!
  • Because I spend so much time on the road, I like to listen to audio books. Quite often, the actor/narrator can add a dimension to the book that I would have missed in a physical paper book.

    Having said that, I still enjoy the feel of a physical paper book in my hands. There is something very powerful about reading (as opoposed to listening) a great book.

    I haven't invested in a Kindle or similar digital book reader yet. I like the idea,. but so far haven't gone that direction.
  • Interesting point, Lou, regarding the "voice" of audio books. I bet it's interesting to have someone else interpret the inflections and importance of the words, other than it always being the voice in our own head.

    Thanks for your thoughts!
  • I read a combination of both. I like the paper version for books that I know I'm going to underline, highlight, notate, draw... but the digital version is great for books I know I'm just going to read and enjoy.

    I have read two books on the Kindle app on my iPhone and can't wait to try one from iBooks (because you can highlight and add notes!).

    But physical paper still feels really good in the hand, and I can lend that book to others. Not so with the electronic version.
  • Did you know that with the Kindle you can "trade" books by lending it out to another Kindle user? That was one of my biggest issues with electronic books, and they've taken the argument off the table. Not sure if iBooks allows you to do that.

    Thanks, Mike!
  • How do you lend Kindle books? I never saw that feature! That would be really cool though I still think iBooks has the note/highlight feature down.
  • Whoops, I take that back! It's the Nook from Barnes & Noble that allows you to lend books to others, not the Kindle. Sorry!
  • Oh, darn you!!! You got my hopes up! Well... I'm settling with the iBook & printed book. Kindle just isn't cutting it unless they really get some awesome features cranked out.
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