[-] bui@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing. I only got back into reading in the past year. I think I stopped because I was trying to read books that I thought I should enjoy. So finding one or more of the education, evolution or escape motivations has helped.

I've never seen this YouTube channel before but I liked this video so much that I subscribed. So thanks for that too.

[-] bui@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

If I'm reading a book, I normally give it a couple of chapters. If I don't like the style of writing or the story isn't engaging, it's very unlikely that it will get better later on.

If I'm listening to an audiobook, I give it a lot longer because I'm usually doing something else while listening and there's less effort required to progress.

A recent exception is The Power. I read that until 49% because it was okay. Somewhat interesting but I just didn't care about the characters and I hated the writing style. I thought I should like it more because it was a bestseller and turned into a TV show. I got around to reading reviews which confirmed that it wasn't just me who didn't get it and I'm so glad I stopped. I should've dropped it after two chapters.

[-] bui@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I was massively disappointed. I hope they can get Jason on as a guest.

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I didn't know Ron, Huyen and Mishaal had kicked off a new show last week. I'm glad they did. Has a completely different vibe to the others I've tried. I gave up on Android Central. Material podcast wasn't my thing. I still listen to Android Police because of Daniel and Ara. I even gave Tech News Weekly a shot because Jason is a great host.

[-] bui@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Did they explain why they ended it? I'm currently listening to it so maybe the reason is coming up. I'm a loyal listener and so a bit devastated and shocked that it wasn't announced in advance.

It's one of the most engaging shows I listen to so I'd be surprised if it was because of a shrinking audience.

bui

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