![]() Would it be so bad if we picked our books based on our goals? Some would be overt, like self-help and business books, but others would be about self-care when we need a really light read in a heavy world, and others would be about choosing books that have relatable characters or that inform us about a part of existence that we don’t know well enough. Gaiman chose work based on whether it moved him toward or away from the mountain, or the goals he had set for himself. ![]() That being said, I think it can sometimes be a valuable way to think about our finite reading time, especially as busy working adults or overloaded students. ![]() Most readers don’t see their book reading as a trajectory or a career in many cases, reading specifically toward something would take away some of the pleasure. By signing up you agree to our terms of use moving toward or away from the mountain Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. ![]()
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