Ask HN: How do you choose what to read? With more books and content on the internet than anyone could possibly read in a lifetime, how do you decide what deserves your attention and what doesn't? |
Ask HN: How do you choose what to read? With more books and content on the internet than anyone could possibly read in a lifetime, how do you decide what deserves your attention and what doesn't? |
One thing I can definitely recommend for books, though, if you're an avid reader and you just can't devour books fast enough: Listen to audiobooks constantly, and at 1.25x or 1.5x speed. Between hard copy, Kindle, and Audible/Scribd, I've been able to finish about 40 books so far this year (I set a goal of 52 for the year -- on track to make it!)
So now I am actually planning what I am going to read next. There are lots of classic to chose from. Admittedly some are boring. Last year, I have really enjoyed Lord Jim, Nostromo and Heart of Darkness.
I always have a "to read next" list with 10-20 books in it.