Reading together for hope and inspiration: Explore some of our January 2021 Folios
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Why reading together matters
“Works of fiction and poetry have endured because another human being in another time, often experiencing some form of difficulty, has worked hard to find a language for what they're experiencing,” said Professor Josie Billington in a special panel discussion hosted by Fable. Billington has seen firsthand how people from all backgrounds discovered the life-changing benefits of reading together. She worked with The Reader, a U.K.-based charity that runs hundreds of reading groups around Europe. The group pioneered the art of “Shared Reading,” a technique where groups of two to twelve readers gather and read aloud together. “It's a wonderfully inclusive model,” she said, adding that readers discovered positive benefits from sharing poetry, plays, short stories, and novels. “People can come together and experience a book in real-time.” Shared Reading participants reported an increase in self-esteem, as well self-worth, social participation, and friendship. The Fable app is designed for social reading, making it super easy for you to share your thoughts, highlight favorite lines, take notes, and have discussions while reading together. To celebrate our launch this month, we are offering a free 30-day trial of Fable, which is now available in Google Play for Android users and the App Store for iOS users.https://youtu.be/m4K_o7iRHwQInspiring Fable Folios from Paulo Coelho and Naoise Dolan
To help you find books to read together, we share a new collection of Fable Folios with members every month — exceptional books recommendations handpicked by tastemakers, experts, acclaimed authors, world-class athletes, and industry titans.These creative collections will guide you through fascinating stories, ranging from classic novels to heartbreaking love stories to adventures. Each curator offers you a unique and inspiring reading journey.The Quest for Purpose
This is a Fable Folio about the search for meaning that will help you seek happiness and fulfillment through your literary journeys. Curated by beloved novelist Paulo Coelho, who has published more than 30 books, including “The Alchemist” and “The Pilgrimage.” This special audio Folio includes Coelho’s commentary on several classic novels that are free to read in the Fable Store!“I prefer to talk about challenges, more than anything else. There are many classics that are written about challenges, and I think these are the ones that are timeless and everyone should read.”
Let’s Talk About Love
A Folio looking at the different ways love surfaces across literature and centuries. This collection includes modern classics and a free classic about lost love that everybody should read. Irish novelist Naoise Dolan chose the books in this Folio. She’s lived around the globe, including Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and England. Her debut novel “Exciting Times” has inspired many readers and earned a spot on many “Best of 2020” lists.“Love is messy and can happen between anyone. It’s probably what makes life worth living."
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