Sigrid Nunez: When I was growing up I wanted to be Dr Seuss'
Reading from a young age shapes one's love for literature and storytelling.
Exploring various genres and authors leads to personal growth and inspiration for writing.
Past Tense
Coolness of historical novels lies in being countercultural
Readers desire to visit the past despite historical fiction challenges.
It will renew your faith in humanity': books to bring comfort in dark times
Literary comfort novels uplift readers, reinforcing faith in humanity amidst life's challenges, providing solace grounded in reality rather than pure escapism.
The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books
Students attending college today often lack the foundational reading skills needed for academic success due to inadequate reading assignments in high school.
AI's Big Gift to Society Is ... Pithy Summaries?
AI's summarization features encourage superficial engagement with texts, risking intellectual depth and understanding.
Banning Books Isn't Just Morally Wrong. It's Also Unhealthy
Reading to children enhances their language skills and emotional resilience.
Sigrid Nunez: When I was growing up I wanted to be Dr Seuss'
Reading from a young age shapes one's love for literature and storytelling.
Exploring various genres and authors leads to personal growth and inspiration for writing.
Past Tense
Coolness of historical novels lies in being countercultural
Readers desire to visit the past despite historical fiction challenges.
It will renew your faith in humanity': books to bring comfort in dark times
Literary comfort novels uplift readers, reinforcing faith in humanity amidst life's challenges, providing solace grounded in reality rather than pure escapism.
The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books
Students attending college today often lack the foundational reading skills needed for academic success due to inadequate reading assignments in high school.
AI's Big Gift to Society Is ... Pithy Summaries?
AI's summarization features encourage superficial engagement with texts, risking intellectual depth and understanding.
Banning Books Isn't Just Morally Wrong. It's Also Unhealthy
Reading to children enhances their language skills and emotional resilience.
Parents: tell us about the books that got your child into reading
Children's reading enjoyment has fallen to 35%, the lowest in nearly two decades.
Secondary school-age children's reading enjoyment has significantly declined.
As an English teacher and writer, I've struggled with my son's apathy toward reading. Here's how I've gotten him interested.
Encouraging a love for reading in children can be challenging, even for experienced educators.
Pediatricians Say Sharing Books With Children is the Best Holiday Gift of All
Sharing print books with children enhances learning and relationship building, unlike passive experiences from electronic devices.
Wine warnings raise my blood pressure | Brief letters
Moderate consumption of red wine may not significantly impact blood pressure, contrary to popular belief.
Phonics screening fails to address the diverse needs of all children, particularly those with autism.
This London Primary School Has Added A Book Vending Machine Into Its Library For Pupils
The Greenwich initiative promotes reading through book vending machines that reward positive behavior among students.
Former NASA astronaut visits namesake school in San Jose, donates more than 5,600 books
Jose Hernandez encouraged students to embrace reading as a pathway to success, sharing his own story of perseverance and achievement as a NASA astronaut.
Parents: tell us about the books that got your child into reading
Children's reading enjoyment has fallen to 35%, the lowest in nearly two decades.
Secondary school-age children's reading enjoyment has significantly declined.
As an English teacher and writer, I've struggled with my son's apathy toward reading. Here's how I've gotten him interested.
Encouraging a love for reading in children can be challenging, even for experienced educators.
Pediatricians Say Sharing Books With Children is the Best Holiday Gift of All
Sharing print books with children enhances learning and relationship building, unlike passive experiences from electronic devices.
Wine warnings raise my blood pressure | Brief letters
Moderate consumption of red wine may not significantly impact blood pressure, contrary to popular belief.
Phonics screening fails to address the diverse needs of all children, particularly those with autism.
This London Primary School Has Added A Book Vending Machine Into Its Library For Pupils
The Greenwich initiative promotes reading through book vending machines that reward positive behavior among students.
Former NASA astronaut visits namesake school in San Jose, donates more than 5,600 books
Jose Hernandez encouraged students to embrace reading as a pathway to success, sharing his own story of perseverance and achievement as a NASA astronaut.
Bitesize Prediction: Cheltenham vs Reading - 05/11/24 - Soccer News
Cheltenham is surging towards a potential promotion resurgence with strong recent performances, while Reading seeks to recover from away form struggles.
Troubled Reading stun promotion-chasing Derby
Reading boosts their survival chances with a 1-0 victory over Derby.
Paul Mukairu scores the winning goal for Reading in the second half.
Bitesize Prediction: Cheltenham vs Reading - 05/11/24 - Soccer News
Cheltenham is surging towards a potential promotion resurgence with strong recent performances, while Reading seeks to recover from away form struggles.
Troubled Reading stun promotion-chasing Derby
Reading boosts their survival chances with a 1-0 victory over Derby.
Paul Mukairu scores the winning goal for Reading in the second half.
I spent the weekend reading on Amazon's newest Kindle - and it's more useful than ever
The Kindle focuses on delivering a distraction-free reading experience with minimalist features and improved performance, appealing to readers seeking simplicity.
The smartphone-sized Boox Palma e-reader's on sale exclusively for Verge readers
The Boox Palma is a compact, versatile e-reader that offers users the freedom of the Android ecosystem.
I spent the weekend reading on Amazon's newest Kindle - and it's more useful than ever
The Kindle focuses on delivering a distraction-free reading experience with minimalist features and improved performance, appealing to readers seeking simplicity.
The smartphone-sized Boox Palma e-reader's on sale exclusively for Verge readers
The Boox Palma is a compact, versatile e-reader that offers users the freedom of the Android ecosystem.
Interview With Colin Kaepernick, Activist and Co-Author of 'We Are Free, You & Me'
Business memoirs provide insights into the challenges faced by creators in storytelling and the importance of continuous learning for startup founders.
Person dies after incident causing MAJOR delays at busy London station
A person died near Reading, causing significant train delays and major disruption at London Paddington.
Why Every Leader Should Prioritize Reading | Entrepreneur
Reading fosters professional growth and can transform personal relationships with literature into a meaningful journey of continuous improvement.
This Is How Many Pages Warren Buffett Reads Every Day
Reading is essential for lifelong learning and success. Buffett dedicates at least 6 hours daily to reading, emphasizing its transformative power and the importance of diverse reading materials.
Lit Girl Summer: Everything to Know About the Trend
Literature is becoming the ultimate luxury, with fashion designers and celebrities promoting reading and book clubs.
Ciara Kelly: I much prefer a pacy thriller to a highbrow, impenetrable read. Why don't we see more of these types of novels on the 'best books' lists?
Rediscovering the joy of reading and being consumed by a book is a powerful experience that may have faded over time.
John Burnside: My stoner friends were into The Hobbit, but Gormenghast was darker'
The earliest reading memory is of reading The Coral Island by RM Ballantyne and feeling a sense of escape from the everyday world
Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass introduced the author to the idea of eccentric characters hiding in plain sight
Claire Kilroy: My moral compass has turned 180 degrees on Lolita'
Reading books shapes empathy, identity, and the desire to write.
Why the sensation of touch is so powerful when learning to read and write
The importance of touch in reading and writing diminishes as students get older, impacting their learning experience.
John Burnside: My stoner friends were into The Hobbit, but Gormenghast was darker'
The earliest reading memory is of reading The Coral Island by RM Ballantyne and feeling a sense of escape from the everyday world
Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass introduced the author to the idea of eccentric characters hiding in plain sight
Claire Kilroy: My moral compass has turned 180 degrees on Lolita'
Reading books shapes empathy, identity, and the desire to write.
Why the sensation of touch is so powerful when learning to read and write
The importance of touch in reading and writing diminishes as students get older, impacting their learning experience.
Now is a great time to stock up on books with Amazon's huge book sale through May 20.
'Carrie' turns 50! Here are the best Stephen King novels chosen by you
Stephen King's first novel Carrie turns 50 years old on April 5
Readers shared their favorite Stephen King stories, mentioning how his work transformed them as readers
Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu launches book club aimed at sharing relaxing power of reading
Reading helped Christine Ohuruogu cope with stress during athletic competitions.
Ohuruogu launched the Track Changes book club to encourage others to read.
The Dagenham boy, 10, who is already a published author
A 10-year-old completed his first published book after 12 months of hard work, inspired by his love for space and action films.
Nilson's mother, a published author herself, influenced his passion for reading and writing, leading to his official book launch at a local library.
When was the last time you read a book? Sapphire Thorbourne- Woodhouse collage
Reading fosters creativity and critical thinking skills.
Technology influences attention spans but also promotes reading through engaging platforms.
Good Old Days, Reading: Like finding a chef from the Ritz at your local caff' - restaurant review
Authentic Hong Kong cuisine experience in Reading
Positive reviews from Reading's Hong Kong community
Parasol Against the Axe by Helen Oyeyemi review a wild ride through Prague
Helen Oyeyemi's latest novel is a story about stories, with Prague as the backdrop and the idea that reading is subjective.
The novel explores themes of love, history, and identity, with formal experimentation and narrative instability.
Woolwich man charged with attempted murder after stabbing at Reading bar
A man from Woolwich has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at a bar in Reading.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was found injured and taken to the hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Confirmed: Arsenal defender Zane Monlouis joins Reading on loan
Zane Monlouis joins Reading on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season.
Monlouis has previously captained the Arsenal U21 team and has made over 50 appearances for them.
Elmgreen & Dragset at Kunsthalle Praha | Berlin Art Link
The exhibition 'READ' by Elmgreen & Dragset at Kunsthalle Praha explores the concept of reading and invites visitors to uncover playful riddles and insidious indictments.
The exhibition features contributions from over 60 artists and uses a scenography reminiscent of municipal libraries, highlighting the materiality of books over their content.
Thomas Keneally: When I met Barbara Kingsolver I burst into geriatric tears'
The author shares their reading journey and how certain books influenced them at different stages of their life.
Graham Greene's novels, including Brighton Rock and The Heart of the Matter, had a significant impact on the author's perspective and writing aspirations.
Report - Dan Casey scores on debut as Arsenal U18s beat Reading
Arsenal U18s win 3-0 against Reading with goals from Casey, Brown, and Kamara
Arsenal U18s continue their impressive run of form with five consecutive wins and are unbeaten in eight games
Mieko Kawakami: Franz Kafka is my comfort read'
Early love for reading Japanese textbooks
Influence of Kurt Vonnegut on understanding of culture
Derby & Oxford lose on night of EFL Trophy upsets
League One teams Derby County and Oxford United were knocked out of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy by League Two sides.
Brighton's under-21s reached the quarter-finals of the competition by beating Reading on penalties.
10 Songs that Explain My Year
The author is creating a playlist of songs that represent their year in 2023, with some songs that are personal to them and not necessarily released that year.
The author invites readers to share songs that represent their own year in music.
The Absorption Vacation
Planning and spreading out workload before vacation can help create a sustainable work-life balance.
Immersing oneself in reading during vacation can provide an escape and much-needed rest and relaxation.
Unique Book-mounted Reading Light lets you get a few chapters in without waking anyone - Yanko Design
The Bowio 2.0 is a book light that illuminates pages without disturbing the entire room.
The Bowio 2.0 is an improved version of the highly successful Bowio 1.0.
Caleb Crain Reads "Keats at Twenty-four"
Caleb Crain reads his story 'Keats at Twenty-four'
Crain is the author of one book of nonfiction and two novels
Camilla told she makes reading sexy' as she hosts Booker Prize authors
Queen Camilla praised for making reading sexy and encouraging others to read.
The Queen welcomed the Booker Prize Foundation to her home and will present the trophy at the ceremony.
Report - Fabio Vieira scores and misses a penalty, Reiss Nelson impresses as Arsenal U21s lose to Reading in Bristol Street Motors Trophy
Arsenal U21s lost 5-2 to Reading in an EFL Trophy match.
Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson were involved in the game.
Arsenal finished the game with ten men after a red card.