weekly reading guide — the best articles, essays & op-eds to read this weekend (nov 10-16, 2025)

vol 2. of curated readings, critical-thinking prompts & a slower way to stay informed. includes a slow reader's toolkit guide + companion playlist

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weekly reading guide — the best articles, essays & op-eds to read this weekend (nov 3-9, 2025)

vol 1. of curated readings, critical-thinking prompts & a slower way to stay informed. includes a slow reader's toolkit guide + companion playlist

Nov 9 • 

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the problem with the art-police police

why critique (even of your favorite artists) matters in a just society: taylor swift, reception theory, and the erosion of nuance in contemporary…

Nov 5 • 

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October 2025

hath taylor swift even read shakespeare?

nay, I'll say she hath not. essay 5.

Oct 30 • 

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how to change the world

essay 4: five things the world would not have without Jane Goodall, the woman who redefined the way we care for our planet

Oct 2 • 

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September 2025

the fall slow living guide

seasonal post 1: recipes, fruits, veggies, wardrobe, books, movies, and other rituals

Sep 30 • 

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how to make golden milk

slow food recipe card 1: an anti-inflammatory nighttime beverage

Sep 30 • 

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the hidden reason you can't relax in your bedroom (or at all)

essay 3: not your mattress or your sleep routine. It’s what’s staring back at you from every surface. Ancient Japanese wisdom can cure this issue.

Sep 28 • 

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things we all need but don't talk about much

essay 2: lessons from life as a doctor’s daughter

Sep 24 • 

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how to end suffering

essay 1: Suffering is inevitable but can end. Here’s how the author of Man's Search for Meaning shows us this truth.

Sep 2 • 

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June 2025

letter to all readers

discourses on slow living, clarity, and joy for those seeking a more intentional and purposeful life from the daughter of a healthcare diplomat

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