James and Shawn talk about their reading habits and personal reading trends. They also look at the current climate of reading in society.

Also, Shawn tried to teach James how to say a word, and James attempted to explain the difference between power and energy—Shawn still doesn't get it. Note from James: Hoe moe GEEN ee us is a correct pronunciation. See Merriam-Webster's homogeneous and homogenous.

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Goodreads

Socrates' argument against writing

Medical Daily article on attention span

Pew Research article on percentage of people who don't read

Pew Research article on percentage of people who listen to audio books

The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains

James's Suggestions:

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Shawn's Suggestions:

Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes

Anne of Green Gables Series by L. M. Montgomery