Being a reader means cultivating a relationship with the world that, by most standards, can seem pointless and ...

Reading without a purpose leads to lesser comprehension and long-term memory. Many students who read this way find it difficult to participate in class discussions and do as well on their exams as ...

When you first begin reading, you read out loud. Reading aloud can make the text easier to understand when you’re a beginning reader or when you are reading something that’s challenging. Listening to ...

Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase creativity and boost empathy. A recent analysis of U.S. government ...

Does your kid read a lot? A new study suggests they’re likely happier, more physically active, have a more active imagination and even problem-solve better than kids who rarely or never read. The poll ...

Americans are reading for pleasure less. Let’s get back in the habit. By Jancee Dunn The staff at my local library are usually a convivial bunch, but when I asked them about a recent report that fewer ...

New research from University College London and the University of Florida suggests that the number of people in the U.S. who read for pleasure is declining Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial ...

Reading to dogs improves children's reading, study says. EAST NORWALK, Conn. Aug. 18, 2010— -- Man's best friend can do a lot more than fetch and roll over. Research now suggests that dogs can ...

Genesis-to-Revelation plans are popular, but most Christians will grow closer to God and his Word at a slower pace.

Levels of stress, depression, and anxiety are especially high in today’s hectic world. It can be hard to find time for self-care and especially hard to find time for leisure activities like reading.

From 2003 to 2023, the share of Americans who read for pleasure fell 40 percent, a sharp decline that is part of a continuing downward trend. By Maggie Astor Any reader knows the unique delight of ...