Covering:
Developing Distinguishing Taste
Using the Skill of Analysis Well
The Ways Books Are Made For: Reading, Experiencing, Enjoying, and Analyzing
Approaching and Experiencing Each Book Differently
Understanding the Multi-Faceted Value of Books and Reading
Thinking About Books Beyond Personal Experience
The Difference Between Admiration, Affection, Appreciation, and Understanding
Examining Tone, Style, Voicing, Purpose, Literary Acclaim, Appeal, Trends, Tropes, and More
Literary Criticism as an Intellectual Pursuit and a Hobby
Books Chats vs Critical Discussions
Asking and Answering Quality Questions About Books
Reviewing Books Well and Reading Books Reviews Productively
The Subjective and Objective Nature of Literary Merit
Evaluating Genre Considerations
The Intersection of Experience and Literary Merit
Bookish Awards and Culture and the Intersection of Both
Bookish Conversations, Hobbies, and More
Plus, a Plethora of Recommended Resources
Includes: Session Notes, Recording, and Collection of Linked and Listed Resources