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Welcoming Mess and Confusion - by Tara McMullin

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I've been a digital reader for years—so why do I find myself compelled to reach for physical books that I don't own?

I read almost exclusively on my Kindle. My highlights are synced across each instance of the Kindle app on my devices, as well as on Readwise. This is fantastic for reviewing and stringing together ideas that caught my attention. While, like any bibliophile, I appreciate the tactile experience of turning a page or making notes in the margins, I don’t generally long for physical books. Last year, as I was writing my book, I recognized a peculiar compulsion. I would write and write until I got to a point where I needed to check a reference or grab a quote. Then, without fail, I activated some…

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