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Andrea Cuene's avatar

Anne Patchett's 2025 recommendation for getting your sustained attention back is by reading Anna Karenina (again, in her case. it would be my first time). Let me know if you're interested in a book club.

Jim Cuene's avatar

I actually *am* interested in a book club! I have been looking at reading The Road, but I could switch. Do you know someone that wants to be in a book club?

Jackie Colburn's avatar

Can I share an unsolicited recommendation as you aim to reclaim your attention? Ok. I will. :)

Winnifred Gallagher has two awesome books that deeply influenced me when I read them.

The Power of Place: How Our Surroundings Shape Our Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/175202.The_Power_of_Place

Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6262510-rapt

Jim Cuene's avatar

Thank you so much for these recommendations, Jackie! Will add these to the list!