#also listening to it on 2x speed is not discouraged

[yoursonlucifer]

@screamingbingusthecromulentone i am making informational videos reading feminist texts from my classes (cause im getting a degree in women's studies). I've only made one so far cause I'm still working on the subtitles and the video is over an hour. but it's meant to be a resource for people being formally educated on feminism and queer and trans related topics without needing to have to be a part of an institution to learn. heres a link if you wanna watch the video. the first one is about how anti-Black racism and homophobia developed in conjunction with one another through scientific racism

[librarycards]

do you have any tips for making reading more accessible for people with attention / focus issues and low energy? i feel like whenever i try to read, i'm missing huge chunks of information or otherwise not reading as closely as i would like due to having adhd, and it discourages me from reading entirely.

ty for the question! I've addressed this in some ways here and here, but i'm also listing some quick bullet points for both pleasure / leisure reading and for more intentional reading (it's important to have both in your life!)

intentional reading: citation managers, esp. Zotero, are your friend. Read slowly and annotate. annotation forces your brain to get out of skim-mode and really think about what you need to remember from a given passage! it's best to do this when you're not on a deadline, because you can take all of the time you need.

intentional reading: for many people, print is the only way they can read intentionally, as digital is too distracting. try printing readings or using only paper books, and get physical with them - colored highlighters and pens, post it notes, etc. physical engagement helps a lot! write in your books!

intentional reading and leisure reading: if you're worried about not retaining information, try doing a quick mental summary after every x number of pages, or every chapter, etc. like, okay, if your friend asked "what happened in chapter 3" what would you say? I do this all the time, especially when i'm reading more intricately plotted scifi/fantasy with lots of unfamiliar words/names, as i get confused. if it's a very popular book with existing summaries, you can also read a chapter summary after finishing a chapter and make connections/go back to places you didn't understand. this is the best use of sparknotes and similar services, imo.

for leisure reading: you're reading for fun, so make your environment as comfy as possible. do you have a drink or snack with you? do you have your annotation materials close? make reading as convenient as possible so that you don't have to interrupt your time.

if you're busy or work with your hands, try an audiobook! you can speed it up or slow it down, depending on your brain's processing speed. [i listen to mine on 2x speed (narrator accent permitting) bc i'm a maniac.]. for a lot of people, stimming while reading helps them stay focused, so if you stim by knitting/doing something with both hands, audio might be for you.

for leisure and intentional reading, especially if the book is very difficult, you can try listening to an audiobook while reading a physical copy! if you're in college and have accommodations, you might be able to get audio copies of otherwise unavailable books through disability services.

lastly, for leisure reading: don't be afraid to start basic. there's kind of a novella boom happening right now, and a lot of books below 200 pages getting the recognition they deserve (if people want, i can make a recs post for short books?). if you can read ten pages a day, you can finish a 200 page book in less than 3 weeks, which is a lot more encouraging than picking up a 600 page tome. if you want to start smaller, try 5 pages! some people assume that they need to read a ton immediately, but what matters is that you're enjoying it and getting something from it. Quality >>>>> quantity.

Let me know if this is helpful/if you have any other questions! Good luck and happy reading :)

[brunaandbooks]

September 2017 Wrap Up

Stats

4,15 average rating

3339 pages read - 30h27min audiobook listening; 296 graphic novel pages

Runes by Ednah Walters - ★★☆☆☆

The story is so cheesy, so full of plot holes. Not to mention the awful tropes: girl hate and the bad boy who the girl can't help to love and cheat on her boyfriend with. There were so many awful things in this book, which is why I gave it 2 stars. However, I am paranormal trash and I am really interested in the mythology created here and in seeing what happens next so there is a high possibility I will be continuing on with the series! Some positives about this one: - The romance was sizzling. Yes, there is a cheating trope that I did not like at all, but Torin and Raine were so hot together. - The book is action packed and definitely a compulsive read. - The Norse Mythology Elements and the mystery behind all that! The negatives: - All the cliches and awful tropes and mean girls and etc. - The pacing was totally off and the story didn't feel very well structered and did not wrap itself up in the end. - The characters were flat and kind of boring most of the time. There was just one thing about them. - So many parts that needed some solid editing, like grammar errors and unecessary narrative. Overall, I would say skip this one, unless you really love paranormal. This book is like junk food for your brain.

In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park - ★★★★★

Listened to most of the audiobook in August. I would highly recommend this book and the audiobook was very well narrated. This is a memoir of a North Korean girl who has escaped living in a dictatorship, but even after that she was still treated poorly in China and South Korea and she suffers from a cultural shock when accepting the reality that the dictator that rules her home country is not actually a God. A very interesting point of view and if you want to learn more about what North Korea is really like, this is a good one to start.

Alive by Chandler Baker - ★★★★☆

3.5 stars I was certainly not expecting this book to be quite what it was. I don't want to say too much about it, because I feel it is better to go in without knowing too much about the plot. I would say this falls on the milder side of horror, since, while it did unnerve me at some points, I wasn't super freaked out (and I am usually freaked out by horror). If you are not reading this because you might think based on the synopsis or some quotes that is a typical YA romance where the girl falls for the bad boy and there is a love triangle... I will just say, it is quite the subversion of this cliche. It did annoy me in the beginning at some points, because I, and the main character, didn't know that. But just don't let that discourage you to read it. Other than that, I found the plot interesting, but the characters weren't very meaningful and the writing style was just ok. A solid read, enjoyable to read, but nothing to flail over. I do think it was a memorable story though, so there is that.

Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Grahan - ★★★★★

I love Lauren and Lorelai and this audiobook was just pure joy!

Snotgirl by Brian Lee O’Malley - ★★★★★

I was so happy reading this graphic novel. It is about a fashion blogger and it pokes fun at that whole internet world, while also weaving a mystery that I am really curious about. I read this book in a weekend that I was feeling kind of down, so it really picked me back up.

Penelope by Marilyn Kaye - ★★★☆☆

Meh. The movie was better. Specially because Peter Dinklage was in it.

Saga vol 6 - ★★★★☆

I am less excited about Saga than I used to be, but still. Solid graphic novel.

We are Okay by Nina LaCour - ★★★★★

My favorite of the month. Just beautiful.

What Happened by Hillary Clinton - ★★★★★

I am not american, but I am a fan of Hillary Clinton (I was a fan just because of what she represented, without even knowing her, after reading her story, I feel I am a true fan) and this audiobook made me tear up, get angry and feel empowered as a woman all at once. I thought the whole e-mail/Russian controversy thing was too ridiculous (not that I think that she wasn't telling the truth, but that it is just too much something that it would only happen in the USA, so it flew over my head), but other than that, I devoured this audiobook (I had to put Hilary at 2x speed, but that's because I needed to listen to it more at a pace akin to my actual reading).

American Gods by Neil Gaiman - ★★★☆☆

I've loved the other books I have read by Neil Gaiman, but I just don't think this one was "for me". Still, wonderfully written.

[anisasierra]

What do you need to start a home recording studio?

People think constructing a home recording studio is a big project that takes time, requires thorough research and planning in order to come up with the best studio to work with. However, this is not always the case because with a few basic essentials required you can go ahead and start your own studio at home. For the beginners, the following essentials are what you are looking for to get started.

It is advisable to start with a simple studio that does not require many expenses. This is because simple is also economical. For the starters, if you attempt too much too soon you might eventually become bored just like any other hobby.  You might also lose focus on the way, be discouraged and quit. All the energy, time and resources   used will be a total waste. To avoid this, make everything simple in style. Recording your music at home can be expensive and this is why you have to look for the cheapest option to record your music.  

The best home recording studio for the starters should comprise of the following basic components.

(a)Music production Headphones

When recording your music in your home studio, you do it by yourself and therefore a pair of headphones is what you need.  You need to purchase one pair of headphones in the market. The design you choose for recording should be the best to achieve good results. For the starters, two specific models are considered the best when recording your music. The open back headphones and the closed back headphones.  The open back headphone gives the optimal quality sound when mixing while the closed back headphones offers lesser sound on optimal isolation.  For the beginners, it is advisable to start with the closed back headphones because they are affordable. The open back headphones are quite expensive.

(b) A Studio monitors

Over the past years, people have been mixing music on speakers in other words, Studio monitors.  They have the ability to provide uncolored and a more neutral sound when doing your mixing. Newbie’s are advised to buy the most affordable monitors in the market. When you start recording ensure you are armed with the best studio monitors that will support your growth but more importantly give you a good picture of your recordings.

(c) Microphones

When starting your home recording studio, you need to have one or two microphones. As time goes, you are required to own several microphones of different kinds. The type of microphone you choose depends on what you are recording.

(d) A Mic stand

People think mic stands are all the same but this is not true.  There are different types of stands meant for different purposes.  For starters, you should buy the most affordable one because most stands are expensive.

(e) Pop filters

The pop filters helps to filter out the blast of air caused by the pronunciation of  two sounds (P and B) They are quite cheap and you can consider using them because they do help.

(f) Ear training software

It is good experience to listen to your home recordings. You ears determine most of your recordings at the end of the day. You should therefore start training your ears the moment you start recording so that the speed at which they grasp what they listen to will increase.  Ear training software will help you to train your ears but it is not necessary.

(g)DAW or Interface combo

Digital audio workstation is software used to edit and record your music. The audio interface (combo) connects your computer to the rest. For your first studio experience, the combo is highly recommended because it is cheap and provides guaranteed support and compatibility.

(h) Computer

When doing your home recording, you need to have a computer to get started. At the beginning, you can use the most affordable computer to store your data.

  (i)XL R cables

Beginners should buy three important cables to start with their recording experience.  You should have at least two short cables for the monitor and a long one for the microphone. If you are planning to have a small room as a studio, then Mogami silver XLR 25Ft (1x) and Mogami silver XLR 6Ft (2x) are highly recommended. 

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