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Ebooks, Audiobooks, or Physical Books: How Emotions Influence Our Reading Preferences

The way we read and experience books has changed dramatically with the rise of ebooks and audiobooks, adding layers of choice to how we consume stories and information. Some days we may feel drawn to the immersive experience of a physical book, while on other days an audiobook or ebook feels just right. Interestingly, our… Read More Ebooks, Audiobooks, or Physical Books: How Emotions Influence Our Reading Preferences

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How Latin American Literature Critiqued Western Culture

The initial reading of The Dialectic of Our America by Jose David Saldivar was helpful to understand and acknowledge the dialectic nature of historical narratives. His concerns for the American literary canon steps from a shortcoming of theoretical rigor, inauthenticity, and parochial vision. In “I Have,” he never heard of anyone being grateful for the… Read More How Latin American Literature Critiqued Western Culture