Roulette
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- Dec 15, 2010
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Hi all,
In the last week of December and the first week of January, I saw some socialites posting the list of books they read in 2013. Some did it via their blogs, some via their social media accounts. As always I was happy to see people reading, and encouraging us to read.
Then I shocked some of my friends by telling them that I haven't read more than 5 books in 2013. One would think that it is not enough as this means that my average was lower than a book every 2 months. However I am happy with this number and here is why:
So yes, i could not make a list of books I read this year, but this doesn't mean I didn't read. In my opinion, the goal is not to increase the number of books/papers we read, but to build up quality knowledge and the capacity to analyse data from the material we read. I am sure I was able to achieve that through this mosaic of writtings. I would still try to read more books in 2014 and encourage others to do so, but I would also advise that we diversify and record other readings we had, in order to better evaluate the area of knowledge we are building.
So what did you read this year and what would you recommend we read? (My own list is in progress, it might not be accurate but pretty indicative)
Udadisi, Kiranga, AshaDii, The Boss, kingasti, @Woman of substance, Husninyo, Maxence Melo, @X-pastor, Mzee Mwanakijiji, Zitto, Rutashubanyuma, EMT, Kaunga, gfsonwin, Azimio Jipya, Nyani Ngabu, Gajungi, FaizaFoxy , Dark City na wengine wote, karibuni (if you think of someone else, just tag him in your response, tufaidike wote).
In the last week of December and the first week of January, I saw some socialites posting the list of books they read in 2013. Some did it via their blogs, some via their social media accounts. As always I was happy to see people reading, and encouraging us to read.
Then I shocked some of my friends by telling them that I haven't read more than 5 books in 2013. One would think that it is not enough as this means that my average was lower than a book every 2 months. However I am happy with this number and here is why:
- I travelled a lot this year, and wasn't able to carry books with me. So whenever I was home I started a books but by the end of the year I could only finish very few of them.
- I read 5 books in 2013. (3 economic books, 1 biography and 1 fiction).
- I read many articles online, especially news on politics, economy and security. I can't tell how many exactly as I wasn't keeping a record but I can say with confidence that it could easily be than 156 (taking the lowest possible average of three per week)
- I read scholar articles, mostly on natural resources, development, conflicts and leadership.
- I read very interesting blogposts. I have suscribed to more than 10 new blogs, and I have read 100% of post made by at least 6 blogers this year.
- I read a couple of magazines (hard copies) on specific topics.
- I wrote blogpost for my own blogs (28 posts in total) and was hosted by other blogs (4 posts).
- I reviewed 2 books, out of which one was published in August (on State capacity)
- I read pertinent analysis made by experts and amateurs on social media and mailing lists.
So yes, i could not make a list of books I read this year, but this doesn't mean I didn't read. In my opinion, the goal is not to increase the number of books/papers we read, but to build up quality knowledge and the capacity to analyse data from the material we read. I am sure I was able to achieve that through this mosaic of writtings. I would still try to read more books in 2014 and encourage others to do so, but I would also advise that we diversify and record other readings we had, in order to better evaluate the area of knowledge we are building.
So what did you read this year and what would you recommend we read? (My own list is in progress, it might not be accurate but pretty indicative)
Udadisi, Kiranga, AshaDii, The Boss, kingasti, @Woman of substance, Husninyo, Maxence Melo, @X-pastor, Mzee Mwanakijiji, Zitto, Rutashubanyuma, EMT, Kaunga, gfsonwin, Azimio Jipya, Nyani Ngabu, Gajungi, FaizaFoxy , Dark City na wengine wote, karibuni (if you think of someone else, just tag him in your response, tufaidike wote).
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