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Notes on reading, writing, and how we actually change.

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June 2026 · 6 min read

What fiction teaches that non-fiction can't

The case for reading across genres — and why I'm writing both.

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What fiction teaches that non-fiction can't

The case for reading across genres — and why I'm writing both.

June 2026 · 6 min
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How to read a book you won't remember in a month

Reading for retention, reading for effect, and the difference that matters.

May 2026 · 7 min
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Why I still read self-help

On taking seriously a genre most readers pretend to have outgrown.

May 2026 · 8 min

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