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The Read Well Podcast

Bonisiwe Shabane
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Welcome to The Read Well Podcast. Each week, I explore interesting books and the wisdom of extraordinary writers, aiming to integrate their teachings into our daily lives. This is a space for readers who relish close reading, detailed note-taking, and applying literary insights to create change. Nietzsche once said, “Live dangerously.” But what did he mean by that? In this episode, I explore the heart of that idea—why safety can dull the human spirit, and how risk is tied to becoming who you are. I’ll share my own struggle with this concept and recommend a book that might help you take the next step toward a more honest, courageous life.Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions👋📚Take Your...

I’m behind in my reading. Does that ever happen to you? Let’s chat about why it happens, how it messes with the brain, and how to get back on track without all the reader’s guilt and drama.In this episode, I share:Why we get behind as... I love this stuff, as it fuels my reading day.This Episode’s Sponsor: Edgewater Bookstore CoffeeThe Deep Read (dark roast great for espresso) - https://edgewaterbookstore.com/collections/cafe/products/the-deep-readAnthology (Medium roast great for french press and pour-over) - https://edgewaterbookstore.com/collections/cafe/products/anthologyProse... In this episode, I close out my series on Emerson’s journals by looking at what his essay Self-Reliance can teach us about keeping a thoughtful record of our lives. I also share a book recommendation—Agnes Callard’s Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life—and give a quick update on my bookstore and the growing Edgewater community.👋📚 Join our book club at https://thereadwellpodcast.com/book-club/Send Me...

In this episode I explain how John Locke created a system for indexing journals that looks clever at first but quickly becomes a burden. I also share why Ralph Waldo Emerson abandoned the method and point you to his essay Self-Reliance. The larger point is simple: if a journaling system is too complicated, you won’t use it.Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions👋📚Take Your Reading Deeper: https://community.thereadwellpodcast.com/deep-reading-community?el=podcast Ralph Waldo Emerson didn’t just write in his journals—he returned to them again and again. In this episode, I’ll share how that practice helped him refine his thinking and why it can help us too. I’ll also recommend a short book on ethics that makes philosophy clear and useful, and give you a quick update on the progress of Edgewater Bookstore.Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions👋📚Take Your...

Welcome to The Read Well Podcast, a weekly show dedicated to building a strong reading habit, improving research strategies, and learning intellectual ideas from the books you love. Your passion may be the wisdom of Plato, how to cook a curry, or the complex ideas hidden in Dostoevsky’s fiction. Whatever you’re researching today, this show is about helping you master the topic. You’ll find practical advice on how to take effective book notes, develop your annotation skills, and benefit from tools like a Zettelkasten or a second brain. So grab your favorite book, and let’s get started. – Hosted by Eddy Hood featuring curated guests

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Here’s what you need to know: Location: Online (meetings are recorded for members to watch later if they can’t attend live) Time: Tuesday evenings at 6:30 MST / 8:30 EST 6/17/2025 to 7/22/2025 – The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 7/29/2025 to 8/26/2025 – The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell Weekly Newsletter on Great Books, Reading Habits, and Literary Appreciation.

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I’m behind in my reading. Does that ever happen to you? Let’s chat about why it happens, how it messes with the brain, and how to get back on track without all the reader’s guilt and drama.In this episode, I share:Why we get behind as... I love this stuff, as it fuels my reading day.This Episode’s Sponsor: Edgewater Bookstore CoffeeThe Deep Read (dark roast great for espresso) - https://edgewaterb...

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In this episode I explain how John Locke created a system for indexing journals that looks clever at first but quickly becomes a burden. I also share why Ralph Waldo Emerson abandoned the method and point you to his essay Self-Reliance. The larger point is simple: if a journaling system is too complicated, you won’t use it.Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions👋📚Take Your Reading Deeper: htt...

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To listen to explicit episodes, sign in. Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates. Welcome to The Read Well Book Club! I’m so glad that you’re here. I host a book club online with the intent of exploring books that will make you think. If you’re interested in attending, it’s just $12 a month.