Fast Company2 weeks agoBooksGen-Z and millennials love reading books. But being a 'reader' means something moreYoung people who don't identify as readers read books at a higher rate than their generational cohorts. [ more ]
The New Yorker1 month agoBooksSigns You Should Give Up on a BookReaders' struggles and distractions with reading a book. Humorous situations readers encounter while reading. [ more ]
Nytimes1 month agoBooksMorgan Parker Says 'Poetry Is Under Everything' She WritesThe author shares their reading habits and preferences. Organizing books thematically rather than alphabetically. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com2 months agoBooksKate Zambreno Takes Issue With What Counts as Literature'An ideal reading experience is without distractions like children around. Books by various authors like Annie Ernaux, Magda Szabo, and others are highly valued by the reader. [ more ]
Scientific American2 months agoBooksDigital Books Shouldn't Count As Screen TimeReading digital books is not the same as screen time. Digital books offer unique educational opportunities for children. [ more ]
Writingaboutreading2 months agoBooks"Where do you hear about books?"Diverse sources for book recommendations are essential for discovering new reads beyond mainstream suggestions. Reflecting on personal reading habits and considering a variety of sources can lead to a more diverse range of book choices. [ more ]
The Walrus3 weeks agoWritingYes, It's Okay to Throw Away a Book | The WalrusBooks hold a special status and are seen as a wholesome purchase even when unread due to the perception of supporting the publishing industry. [ more ]
BuzzFeed1 month agoFrance news7 Sizzling Romance Novels You HAVE To Read This SpringReading 60+ romance novels in 2024 Recommendation of seven favorite romance novels for spring [ more ]
the Guardian3 months agoBooks'Reading is so sexy': gen Z turns to physical books and librariesGen Z is embracing physical books and reading as a popular habit. Physical books accounted for 80% of gen Z book purchases in the UK from Nov 2021 to 2022. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoBooksReading is so sexy': gen Z turns to physical books and librariesGen Z is embracing physical books and reading habits. The popularity of books among Gen Z is driving sales and visits to libraries. [ more ]
Linkedin3 months agoBooksBeware of Nonsense Reading PollsNot all polls and surveys about reading habits are reliable. The sample used in the YouGov poll about US adult reading in December 2023 was skewed. [ more ]
Washington Post4 months agoBooksAnalysis | How many books did you read in 2023? See how you stack up!Only 5% of Americans read just one book last year, while those who read more than 50 books are considered the top 1% of readers. Reading just 20-40 books per year puts you in the top 10-15% of readers. [ more ]