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February 28, 2011

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Bette

I just think you haven't found the right book. And (sorry) none of those books look all that interesting. It's also location. Why not read in a nice wi-fi-free cafe? Or go to a local library? There are always a few libraries in a city that boast lovely architecture and goose-neck lamps. Though there are certainly distractions here, there's something calming and meditative about being somewhere public yet completely alone without any electronic devices to vie for your attention.

Sometimes it takes me two years to finish a book and other times three days. Maybe it's less your attention span and more what you are trying to read.

As a completely personal aside, I suggest David Mitchell. He might not be to your liking but I would sometimes miss my subway (also great reading place) stop I was so into his books.

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