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Shortform Reads: Books Can Shape Perspectives & Habits

Shortform Reads: Books Can Shape Perspectives & Habits

What book might help you change your relationship with yourself? What series is like a comforting cup of tea? Grace could tell you. She’s a host and writer for Shortform’s YouTube channel. We interviewed her recently to learn a bit about her relationship with books.

Elizabeth Whitworth September 27, 2022September 20, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: Exploring Life’s Possibilities Through Books

Shortform Reads: Exploring Life’s Possibilities Through Books

What’s the most beautiful sentence ever written? What author shows you something new every time you reread his books? What book has one interesting fact after another? Jared could tell you. Based in Atlanta, he’s a book guide writer at Shortform. We interviewed him recently to learn a bit about his relationship with books.

Elizabeth Whitworth September 20, 2022September 13, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: The Book That Changed How She Parents

Shortform Reads: The Book That Changed How She Parents

What genre is the perfect blend between escapism and learning? What book completely changed how Chelsea looks at accomplishments? Chelsea is a Shortform guide editor from California. She’s always been a huge fan of fiction, but, since working at Shortform, her reading tastes have broadened.

Hannah Aster September 13, 2022September 6, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: Time Traveling Through Books

Shortform Reads: Time Traveling Through Books

What book confronts the darkness and light that humanity is capable of? What book is sure to come up in a conversation one day? What book sings to its readers? Majo could tell you. Based in Paraguay, she’s a book guide writer and a copywriter at Shortform. We interviewed her recently to learn a bit about her lifetime of reading.

Elizabeth Whitworth September 6, 2022September 21, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: A Deep Appreciation for Short Stories

Shortform Reads: A Deep Appreciation for Short Stories

What book changed the way Kevin feels about reading? What series will Kevin always have a soft spot for? Kevin is a Shortform guide writer from North Carolina. He’s always loved books, but his tastes have changed over the years.

Hannah Aster August 30, 2022August 23, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: Using Books as Therapy & Motivation

Shortform Reads: Using Books as Therapy & Motivation

What book’s cover caught Edel’s attention faster than any other? What author has she chosen as her therapist? What book does she read once a year? Edel could tell you all about it. Based in the Philippines, she works in customer support at Shortform. We interviewed her recently to learn a bit about her relationship with books.

Elizabeth Whitworth August 23, 2022August 16, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: Trading Fantasy for the Real World

Shortform Reads: Trading Fantasy for the Real World

What book trope does Katie try to avoid? What two books does Katie believe should be taught in high school? Katie is a Shortform blog writer based out of Tennessee. She writes blog articles both about Shortform guides and about various topics including social trends and the entertainment industry.

Hannah Aster August 16, 2022August 10, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: The Joy in Books That Challenge Us

Shortform Reads: The Joy in Books That Challenge Us

What genre gets Isabel’s noggin-a-joggin? What books does she believe can help us understand the world we live in today? Isabel is happy to tell you all about it. Based in New York City, she’s a content writer at Shortform. We interviewed her recently to learn a bit about her relationship with books.

Elizabeth Whitworth August 9, 2022August 2, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: Playing Hooky to Finish a Book

Shortform Reads: Playing Hooky to Finish a Book

What book did Tess play hooky from school to read? What two books helped her fight her tendency to become distracted? Tess is an ex-pat living her best life in France. She’s an editor, a writer, and a mentor to new Shortform writers.

Hannah Aster August 2, 2022September 22, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more

Shortform Reads: The Good, the Bad, and the Obscure

Shortform Reads: The Good, the Bad, and the Obscure

What author might have discovered the “holy grail of physics”? What books are fun bedtime reading for the whole family? Timothy could tell you. Based in Idaho, he’s a book guide writer at Shortform. We interviewed him recently to learn a bit about his relationship with books, and he has some fascinating recommendations ranging from the classic to the obscure.

Elizabeth Whitworth July 26, 2022September 23, 2022 Shortform Reads Read more
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