Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
I've been thinking a lot about the need to read better books. Let's talk about why that matters, and what it means to read better books. In today's fun little episode, I'll share a story about my kids and I'll give you a few books to get started with.
Chapters:
0:00 - A Lesson from My Son
1:54 - Read Better Books
2:35 - The Intellectual Life
6:08 - The Denial of Death
10:23 - The Narrative of The Life of Frederick Douglass
12:04 - The Companion to Phenomenology and Existentialism
13:25 - Your Homework
IMPORTANT LINKS:
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📚 Visit my bookstore: edgewaterbookstore.com
📝 — Subscribe to my Newsletter Letter — thereadwellpodcast.com/newsletter
🎉 — Join My Book Club — thereadwellpodcast.com/book-club
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Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy
I've been thinking a lot about the need to read better books. Let's talk about why that matters, and what it means to read better books. In today's fun little episode, I'll share a story about my kids and I'll give you a few books to get started with.
Chapters:
0:00 - A Lesson from My Son
1:54 - Read Better Books
2:35 - The Intellectual Life
6:08 - The Denial of Death
10:23 - The Narrative of The Life of Frederick Douglass
12:04 - The Companion to Phenomenology and Existentialism
13:25 - Your Homework
IMPORTANT LINKS:
* * * * *
📚 Visit my bookstore: edgewaterbookstore.com
📝 — Subscribe to my Newsletter Letter — thereadwellpodcast.com/newsletter
🎉 — Join My Book Club — thereadwellpodcast.com/book-club
* * * * *
Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy

📝 - Get a free Highlightish account - https://highlightish.com/
📆 - Learn to Read for 60 Minutes a Day without Distraction - https://community.thereadwellpodcast.com/c/the-focused-reader/
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About Me:
My name is Eddy Hood. I live in Utah with my wife and kids. I always have a book with me, and if you see me on the street, I’d love to hear about what you’re reading.
To stay in the loop, make sure to visit my website at http://www.thereadwellpodcast.com. There, you’ll find the latest show information on my weekly podcast, access to previous episodes, and a chance to join my newsletter.
I’m also building something special just for you at http://www.highlightish.com. It’s a tool to help you make better book notes. We will discover creative ways to capture our thoughts, insights, and reflections as we dive into the pages of our favorite reads together.
So grab a drink, open a book, and join me each week to become a better reader. Let’s build a community that celebrates the magic of books and supports each other in our reading goals. Together, we’ll uncover the secrets to becoming lifelong learners who find solace, knowledge, and fascination within the pages of every book we encounter. Read More Books to Find Your Life’s Work | EP 40](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YVJHDWE_lVw/mqdefault.jpg)







📝 - Get a free Highlightish account - https://highlightish.com/
📆 - Learn to Read for 60 Minutes a Day without Distraction - https://community.thereadwellpodcast.com/c/the-focused-reader/
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About Me:
My name is Eddy Hood. I live in Utah with my wife and kids. I always have a book with me, and if you see me on the street, I’d love to hear about what you’re reading.
To stay in the loop, make sure to visit my website at http://www.thereadwellpodcast.com. There, you’ll find the latest show information on my weekly podcast, access to previous episodes, and a chance to join my newsletter.
I’m also building something special just for you at http://www.highlightish.com. It’s a tool to help you make better book notes. We will discover creative ways to capture our thoughts, insights, and reflections as we dive into the pages of our favorite reads together.
So grab a drink, open a book, and join me each week to become a better reader. Let’s build a community that celebrates the magic of books and supports each other in our reading goals. Together, we’ll uncover the secrets to becoming lifelong learners who find solace, knowledge, and fascination within the pages of every book we encounter. Remember What You Read: My 4-Step Method](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZrgcTMeQv1c/mqdefault.jpg)


