I 'm embarking on a literary Journey /lit/

[Anonymous No.14272147]

I have made a list of what I want to read. I won't come back 'till I am done. Hopefully I will be less of a brainlet when I come back.
This is my last thread for some time so post your Journeys for inspo, anons.

See you all on the other side, Godspeed.

[Anonymous No.14272156]

>>14272147
faggot frogposter

[Anonymous No.14272158]

>>14272147
See you in five minutes

[Anonymous No.14272242]

>>14272156
Cheers
>>14272158
Well, I 'll try to stay away for a bit longer than that but still, so long.

[Anonymous No.14272267]

I’ll see you there, Butterfly is preparing to be my concubine :3

[Anonymous No.14272363]

Good luck, anon. You are an inspiration to us all.

[Anonymous No.14272378]

>>14272267
>>14272363
More power to you guys

[Anonymous No.14272414]

Before you go, can you give us an idea of what's on your reading list?

[Anonymous No.14272437]

I sorta did this. I disconnected from the internet for about two months.
Things I learned that may help: Don't force yourself to read. Always keep a book near you, but if you aren't feeling it and would rather just sit staring into space, do that. You'll start to resent the act of reading if you force yourself too often.
Don't force yourself to finish anything. Learning about a work can sometimes be more important than reading it from start to finish. Just because something is well known doesn't mean it's worth reading to the common man.

[Anonymous No.14272442]

wait, you're unironically going to read books?

[Anonymous No.14272444]

>>14272437
>I disconnected from the internet for about two months.
holy shit why has this literally never even occurred to me
thank you anon i am finally free, you niggers can all get fucked

[Anonymous No.14272462]

>>14272442
Fuck off with your cute "we don't read books here just hate on things teehee xD" shit please you faggot

[Anonymous No.14272467]

>>14272414
A mismash of the classic books on the wiki that I found interesting and some personal findings. Lots of philosphy like Nietzsche, the greeks. Poetry like the Iliad or the flower of evils. Some books in greek such as Erotokritos. One or two science books for good measure. I have a list of about 90 books. Will probably comeback here to discuss when I have read a bunch. Any suggestions are welcome.
>>14272437
Cheers, I have saved the advice and will definitely follow it. I also disconnected for some time and it was cool since your mind calms down, though you feel a bit disconnected from the people you know even though they're just a phone call away. I guess facebook is easier.

[Anonymous No.14272508]

>>14272467
good luck buddy. make sure you exercise and eat clean and you'll see huge gains

[Anonymous No.14272519]

>>14272147
give us the list

[Anonymous No.14272528]

>>14272519
See => >>14272467
It's a lot of books from the wiki so nothing new

[Anonymous No.14272557]

I have a similar project but I'm waiting for uni to end so I can start it.

It's not a reading list per se, but list of things I want to know because I think it will make me a better writer, reader and just a more cultured person in general. It includes for example reading about all the great religious traditions, about the history of all major countries and cultures, learning the mythology of past cultures, read on certain philosophical currents, understand certain aspects of the economy, read on the history of technology, etc.

It's basically a huge to-do/to-learn list that may lead to books, but not necessarily. Some could be achieve with some online research, but I'm worried about internet distractions.

[Anonymous No.14272589]

>>14272557
Good choice, better to wait no it. Uni takes a lot of time if done right. Try to learn as much as you can and use all the opportunities at hand to come in contact with different people. Discuss various topics with them and unironically listen in class.

[Anonymous No.14272629]

>>14272147
reading lists are cringe

[Anonymous No.14272645]

>>14272147
I respect this endeavour and wish you luck friend

[Anonymous No.14272652]

>>14272147
can i come with you

[Anonymous No.14272702]

>>14272652
Sure fren, make sure you bring your manuscripts

[Anonymous No.14272722]

>>14272702
nice! thanks fren
i should go and prepare my books then

[Anonymous No.14272789]

>>14272156
Dilate.

[Anonymous No.14273004]

>>14272147
Have fun!

[Anonymous No.14273012]

>>14272147

About 2 and a half years ago I decided to start my literary journey. I wanted to read the most important books like Don Quixote, The Divine Comedy, Iliad, Odyssey, Metamorphoses, Aeneid, etc. I didn’t just read all these books back to back either, I read different stuff that interested me in between while also reading books for university and a book club. I wouldn’t lock myself in rigidly to some predetermined reading list. Have a few destinations in mind but give yourself some flexibility to pick up whatever takes your fancy. If a particular topic (like WWI or ancient mythology) becomes a focus for a few months, then don’t be afraid to delve in. The book club has prompted me to read stuff I never would have otherwise. If you can find a good book club where they read actual literature and not trendy, leftist rubbish then I’d heartily recommend it.

I don't want to sound reddit-tier, but I would recommend incorporating some audiobooks too. It will keep your costs down because you will obviously pirate them and it's also a way to make progress as you do other stuff, like exercising, cooking, cleaning, etc. It's just another way to feel like you’re staying on track with your reading journey, even if you go a few days where you’ve only read 10 pages or something. Audiobooks should obviously be secondary to reading physical books and are only appropriate for certain types of books. I would start walking regularly if you aren’t already. 1.5-2 hour walks at least once a week. Sometimes you should listen to audiobooks, other times you should just ruminate as you walk and listen to nature.