Why You Need To Read More (Actual) Books

One of my goals for 2026 is reading more. Apparently a few of you are keen to know why, how and what. Great! I got you! In this episode I’m making a case for why you need to read more books, a few tips on how to make that happen, and some context for the 6 recommended reads I posted last week. Enjoy!If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonaldREFERENCES:Ultra-Processed Minds: The End of Deep Reading and What It Costs Ushttps://carlhendrick.substack.com/p/ultra-processed-minds-the-end-ofAccessed 28.1.26Reading in the Age of Constant Distractionhttps://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2019/02/08/reading-in-the-age-of-constant-distraction/Accessed 28.1.26Wolf, Maryanne (2018) Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World, Harper Collins, New York