What to Read When You Have Only Half an Hour
A short story has velocity and verve, and the best ones create an immediate, instinctual bond between the reader and the characters.
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A short story has velocity and verve, and the best ones create an immediate, instinctual bond between the reader and the characters.
Reading can help us cultivate a more patient, attentive state of mind by highlighting the beauty present in our day-to-day lives.