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I want some light in my life': eight writers make their new year reading resolutions

The author has been reading history books on the British empire for five years but wants to take a break and read more fun and entertaining books.
The author is interested in reading The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, You Are Here by David Nicholls, and Charles Dickens.

Find Your Next Great Read at the Most Beloved Independent Bookstores in NYC

Reading in print is more memorable than reading on a screen.
Independent bookstores offer a sense of community and disconnection from technology.

Five of the best books about fresh starts

1. January can be overwhelming, but books can help provide a sense of adventure and remind us to take our time.
2. The recommended books include a mix of autobiographical novels, poetry collections, and Victorian novels for a fresh start to the reading year.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announces plan to get school reading instruction "back to basics"

Governor Hochul wants to switch from the 'whole language' method to teaching phonics and reading comprehension in New York schools.
The whole language approach teaches children to read whole words in context, while phonics teaches decoding parts of words and connecting them for meaning.

Scary Mommy's Best Books Of 2023: 17 Titles We Couldn't Put Down

Finding time to read can be a challenge for moms, but escaping into a novel can be a rewarding experience.
Scary Mommy shares their favorite reads from 2023, including 'Banyan Moon' and 'The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi'.

Brooklyn Public Library Staff Unveils Its Favorite Books of 2023

The Brooklyn Public Library has released its 'Favorite Books of 2023' list, featuring over 100 handpicked reads.
The list includes a diverse range of genres and topics, from memoirs and mysteries to coming of age tales and graphic novels.

Francis Spufford: It was the sorrow of my life at age 10 that there wasn't one more Narnia book to read'

Books have been portals for the author since reading Tolkien's The Hobbit.
Various authors have influenced the author's perspectives and writing style.

Francis Spufford: It was the sorrow of my life at age 10 that there wasn't one more Narnia book to read'

The Hobbit sparked a love for reading as a child
Books have been portals and sources of inspiration throughout the author's life
Various authors influenced the author's writing and perspective
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