Reading Used to Be Magical. What Happened? @TheReadWellPodcast
Reading Used to Be Magical. What Happened?  @TheReadWellPodcast
Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
As a kid, I used to read by flashlight under my covers—completely absorbed, completely amazed. Somewhere along the way, I traded that sense of wonder for utility. In this episode, I talk about what happened and how to get it back. I’ll share one book that lit the fire again and offer a few tips for reclaiming a deeper, more joyful experience of reading.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Reading with Wonder
6:42 - Book Recommendation
8:05 - Your Reading Ritual
8:55 - Fun, New Things

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
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