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Shortform Reads: Where Witchcraft, Ecology, and Psychology Collide

Shortform Reads: Where Witchcraft, Ecology, and Psychology Collide

What book acts as a portal to another realm? What lesser-known book inspired some of the Harry Potter series? Lauren is a Shortform guide writer from Colorado. She’ll read pretty much anything (unless it has to do with money).

Hannah Aster January 24, 2023January 18, 2023 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: Finding Elements of Reality in Fiction & Fantasy

Shortform Reads: Finding Elements of Reality in Fiction & Fantasy

What novelist is also a philosopher? What’s the problem with most self-help books? Conner could tell you. Based in Colorado, he’s a content writer at Shortform. We interviewed him recently to learn a bit about his relationship with books.

Elizabeth Whitworth December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: A Love for Short Stories With Big Impacts

Shortform Reads: A Love for Short Stories With Big Impacts

Why does Violet think people are fascinated by horror? What book genre is she wary of? Violet is a Shortform book guide writer from Nebraska. She loves an impactful short story and an occasional YA novel.

Hannah Aster December 20, 2022December 14, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: Not All Self-Help Books Are Fluff

Shortform Reads: Not All Self-Help Books Are Fluff

What book caused Vincent to wager $1,000? What book can teach you the real importance of forgiveness? Vincent is a Shortform book guide writer from North Carolina. We interviewed him recently to learn about his tastes and how books have impacted his life.

Hannah Aster December 13, 2022December 12, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: Into the Woods With a Book

Shortform Reads: Into the Woods With a Book

What two authors can describe a simple smile with deep nuance? What kind of hat did Daniel Boone actually wear? What makes Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations more accessible? James could tell you. Based in Iowa, he’s a book guide writer at Shortform. We interviewed him recently to learn about the books he reads, why he reads them, and what he gets out of them.

Elizabeth Whitworth November 15, 2022December 2, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: Dystopian Novels Are Actually About Hope

Shortform Reads: Dystopian Novels Are Actually About Hope

What book helped Caroline rekindle her passions after having children? What genre does she think is often misunderstood? Caroline is a Shortform book guide writer from Washington. She has soft spots for feminist dystopian fiction and pancakes. We recently interviewed her to learn a bit about her reading tastes.

Hannah Aster November 8, 2022November 2, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: Trading an Elitist Attitude for Nerdom

Shortform Reads: Trading an Elitist Attitude for Nerdom

What famous book does Aaron say everyone should read? What book should you go into reading blind? Located in Michigan, Aaron is a book guide writer and narration reviewer here at Shortform. He didn’t start reading speculative fiction until later in life, and now he’s an enthusiast.

Hannah Aster November 1, 2022October 25, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: How Speculative Fiction Opens Your Eyes

Shortform Reads: How Speculative Fiction Opens Your Eyes

What author’s predictions for humanity are shockingly accurate? What’s wrong with John Green’s romance novels? Why should everyone read the controversial book, Lolita? Blair could tell you. She’s a book guide writer at Shortform, and we interviewed her recently to learn what she reads and what she loves (or doesn’t love) about these books.

Elizabeth Whitworth October 25, 2022October 18, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: You Gotta Love a Good Character-Driven Plot

Shortform Reads: You Gotta Love a Good Character-Driven Plot

What book changed how Makenna viewed reading? Which book genres offer the most immersive escapism? Located in Arizona, Makenna is a book guide writer for Shortform. She has a unique relationship with books—she went from viewing reading as a waste of time to adopting reading as one of her personality traits.

Hannah Aster October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Favorites: The Nonfiction Books We Love Most—and Why

Shortform Favorites: The Nonfiction Books We Love Most—and Why

What do the people at Shortform read? What are our favorite nonfiction books—and why? Shortform Reads is an article series in which we interview our team members and share their views on reading. We’ve plucked out the nonfiction titles that are most popular among our team, and we’re sharing what people appreciate most about these books.

Elizabeth Whitworth October 13, 2022December 26, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more
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