Books That Get Through

"In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you."

- Mortimer J. Adler

I love this quote. Simply put, quality over quantity.

Whether reading for purpose, pleasure or both, and whether you read a lot or a little, finding books that speak to you really is the point. This is at the core of why Ted and I talk about Good Book Hunting and Shelf Awareness in this blog and on our podcast.

We talk about a variety of books that we both like. There will be some that one of us likes more than the other, and sometimes there will be a book that one of us just can't get through. Yeah, that will most likely be me. Not sure Ted has met many books he doesn't like. But, regardless, what's important is that we all find the right books for each us.

It is our hope that this website, podcast, or even something we post on social media, plays some small role in helping our listeners and readers find good books. And it would be an absolute dream come true if we help you find what we refer to as life changing books. So, enjoy the search. We will be searching with you. And while we are all out there looking, be sure to read what you love, and love what you read.

Here is a short sample list of the many titles you may want to check out from philosopher, educator and author, Mortimer Jerome Adler.

Great Ideas from the Great Books

Intellect: Mind Over Matter

How to Read a Book

Let us know if you have a favorite Mortimer Adler book at twosides2thestory@yahoo.com