Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who I consider well-read. I was looking for a new book, so I inquired into what she had loved lately.
"I don't have time to read entire books anymore," she explained. "But I can recommend about 20 #longreads that I've devoured in the past day or so." (Disclaimer: She didn't say "hashtag-longreads." I wouldn't be friends with someone who says "hashtag" out loud in normal conversation. I'm not a monster.)
The conversation was a little disheartening (I refuse to wave the "R.I.P. books" flag), but her point was sentient; much of our daily online reading and sharing is done in the form of longform articles. Perhaps once on the decline, there is now an insatiable hunger for long, thoughtful deep dives Read more...
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