Wednesday, October 23, 2013

An Article of Interest: To Be Well-Read or Not?

Is one person well-read if they were to read 100 books, 1,000 books or a million books? If so, which books would be on that list?

As I read through my daily newsfeeds, favorite websites, blogs, etc. I came across this questioning article from Bookriot.com, about what makes an individual well-read.  How many books, 1 or 50, how about 100, would someone have to read to be well-read? Do they have to be a certain type of book? Does a book other than a well-known literary classic count? Can you be well-read if you read graphic novels, romance or if you enjoy reading about future worlds?  Is being well-read like being well-rounded, so if you read a little of everything you’d be well-read or is it reading a percentage of the forever growing titles published each year.

I’m not too sure myself, but I liked this article, From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books, and thought you would too!  Plus it comes with a list of 100 titles you may want to consider trying as you make your way to becoming well-read.

Article: From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books

Do you agree or disagree with the article above? Which titles would you have included?  What are your thoughts on being well-read?

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