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Interesting relationship between the brain and reading.

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This book is sadly lacking in Proust and squid. I wanted to like it, but half of this book was a slog in technical brain science terms which I‘m sure is interesting to neuroscientists, but difficult to follow for those that are not. The good bits: a brief history of early writing systems and how the Sumerians, Akkadians and Greeks developed alphabets and trained children to read and write and some insight into evolutionary advantages of dyslexia.

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Finished 9 books. But couldn‘t get a bingo ☺️ Still I have to catchup with #chapteraday read of Emma. All most all are 4-5 🌟read esp like the tagged book.

I have met my monthly fitness goal #BFC21 so planning to continue the same exercise and prayer routines. All we need is good physical and mental health in this pandemic time. Stay safe everyone and stay healthy. Happy reading month ahead🥰

#bookspinbingo #bookreport #wrapup

Very informative book about how brain adapts to reading & writing. The historical background on the development of languages & writing systems are interesting. It addresses the associated disorders such as dyslexia. Author describes various pathways & neurological connections in the brain which will be easier to follow with little understanding of anatomy. future of reading brain in digital era is fascinating. 4.5🌟
#nonfiction2021 #bookspin

I don't read much nonfiction, but lately I've become very interested in learning how the brain reads and processes language, so I picked up these two books and hope they'll be just what I'm looking for!

A quote from this article, Literacy Might Shield the Brain from Dementia, quoting the tagged book (yes I‘m still recovering from Still Alice). You can read the article here:

Read in Scientific American: https://apple.news/AarGXF-oSTyewESlQ74ZrWg

This cover is great and the book 📖 😋😍😍😍 #7Days7Covers #CoverCrush #day4

Beautiful words Proust ... beautiful words 😍 I love the way Wolf is explaining reading and how we translate information 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼📖😋

Love these quotes 😍📖😋

Agree Mr. Epstein that would be great if we could find out what our favorite Author is reading 📖😋

I‘m going to finish this book as I put it down in May before my psychology conference and I‘ve been so busy with school and moving I‘ve not had the chance to pick it back up. I‘ve been neglecting my good for your mind growth books 📖😋 “Reading is one of the single most remarkable inventions in history” by Maryanne Wolf

Ahhh, so this is why I remember where I'm up to in the text by the next four words I am yet to read!

This is a fascinating book on how the brain is able to read. I loved the chapters on the development of written language and on dyslexia.

I seem to be on a #nonfiction journey this year. I‘m totally behind on my #goodreads reading challenge already, but I like to take my time with nonfiction reads.

What a great quote to open a book with already loving this read 📖😋

Book: Prost and the Squid (Maryann Wolf)
Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean (The Kraken) 🦑
Song: Under the sea (Little Mermaid 🧜🏽‍♀️)
#manicmonday @JoScho

Giving this a pick because the subject is fascinating. The writing can be technical, boring, and long winded, but it‘s well-researched and you can tell she cares about the subject. Character recognition, symbols, and dyslexia are all explored. A good look into how the reading brain develops.

This is a good article about who reads and how reading makes people feel. Very interesting stats listed.

https://bookriot.com/2019/02/14/book-and-reading-statistics/

So far an interesting look at the development of the reading brain.

1. How to Find Love in a Bookshop, Veronica Henry
Proust and the Squid, Maryanne Wolf
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life, Samantha Irby
Becoming, Michelle Obama
How Long Til Black Future Month, N K Jemisin
How to be Less Stupid About Race, Crystal M. Fleming
Ideas In Food, Aki Kamozawa and H. Alexander Talbot
The Nine, Tracy Townsend
2. Educated, Tara Westover
3. Buddhism without Beliefs, Stephen Batchelor

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

Complemento ideal del lector para entender como ocurre la lectura a nivel cerebral y neurológico.

So, I‘m a Reading Specialist, and I had difficulty getting through the technical information about literacy and dyslexia in this book. It‘s well researched, broad in scope and highly detailed, but not approachable in style. additionally, she based some of her points on the “vocabulary gap” which has fuzzy research itself. So between a pick and a so-so for the brain related science and research. #teachersoflitsy

My lazy afternoon plan, coffee, Malley-Os and finishing up a book.

Socrates is kind of a jerk, who knew?

Relaxing on vacation in San Francisco 😎

A miracle every time #teachersoflitsy

Good!

Not going to lie; this is sometimes boring.
Reading is wondrous. All us littens know this to be true. This book gives you a scientific reason as to why reading is such a beautifully wondrous thing.

I realized I haven‘t had a glass of red wine in forever. Problem immediately fixed.

Just got this in the mail today. I look forward to reading it. On my TBR list probably for September.

Switching gears a little...

Really recommend this! Very accessible for people who don‘t know much about science but are fascinated by the history and neurology of reading! I learned so much and it definitely made me appreciate reading more for the miracle it is.

I‘d recommend reading it in physical copy rather than audio if you have the option tho - I think my appreciation of some details wasn‘t as good cause I wasn‘t seeing it written down

This article is fantastic: @alltopstartups/the-reading-brain-why-your-brain-needs-you-to-read-every-day-f5307c50d979" rel="nofollow" target="_top">https://medium.com/@alltopstartups/the-reading-brain-why-your-brain-needs-you-to...

Both! My husband and son will be all 🏈🏈🏈 but since we‘re not going to a party this year I‘ll be finishing one of the books above! #bookbowl

❄️ Snow day today! Stay warm east coast littens (and thanks to @MinDea for this cozy blanket)

I️ too feel like I️ live my life in service to words.

Nothing better than getting a book as a gift from your co-teachers! I️ can‘t wait to read this one. #teachersoflitsy

I've been listening to this book each morning on my way to school and continued this evening on my walk. The first part about the development of writing was interesting and not something I've read much about. The current section about how individuals learn to read is mostly review for me, but a good reminder as I consider how to best help the struggling readers in my classes.

#audiobook #nonfiction #TeachersofLitsy #ReadingAboutReading

I started this audiobook while putting up apples this afternoon. That included slicing a batch to go in the dehydrator and baking some oatmeal apple cookies (some for now and some to go in the freezer). Either may end up as part of my #snacks during Dewey's #readathon. There's also an apple French toast casserole to bake in the morning and a jar of apple cider vinegar started.

#30daysofreadathon

@LectricSheep tagged me to show an orange stack (I avoided going with all Penguins 😆).

Hmm... I don't know who has already been tagged so ... show me a MINT GREEN stack. Anyone?

#BookColorTag

Maryanne Wolf is a neuroscientist quoted in the following article about the value of reading printed books over reading on screens: https://m.mic.com/articles/99408/science-has-great-news-for-people-who-read-actu...

My #booksleeve finally arrived!

Excited to dig into this. It's a little bit for research for my final project, and a lot bit for fun. A little light reading for Monday morning. 😉#mugsoflitsy

Interesting, but not as revelatory to me as Dehaene's work, which she brings up a lot. More nuanced on dyslexia, though.

Yesterday's book mail. I love to read about reading, and this looked too good to pass up.