#reading

#reading

"Reading has been unfairly maligned as an indoor activity for far too long. As a child, when nice weather came around, I was told to put down my book and go play outside."

'The Everything Store' by Brad Stone is a book I revisit every year. It shows exactly what relentless focus looks like, and it keeps me sharp. Every time I read it, I walk away with fresh ideas on staying agile, protecting my brand, and thinking several steps ahead.

For the cover of the July 7 & 14, 2025, special Fiction Issue, the artist Malika Favre chose an unusual setting to portray someone captivated by a book. "I really admire these brave men and women-I myself am plagued by a fear of heights," Favre said.

As a writer and avid gamer, I love how storytelling, gameplay, and creativity combine in games, making them unique compared to other media forms.

"I didn't do it like that," Hassabis said. "I just did it through my gaming and reading a hell of a lot when I was a kid, both science fiction and science."

Sarah Chihaya emphasizes that the way we engage with books reveals much about our character, and these profound connections can prompt deep emotional responses.

This partnership is also an initiative to support the library's summer reading programming and promote literacy.

"I'm teaching them the skill of partying. That's what I can bring to the table."

Great writing has the power to make a place you've never visited feel totally familiar. Carpentaria achieves that feat with rich environmental detail.

Recent research indicates a significant decline in the practice of reading aloud to children, with only 41% of parents of 0- to 4-year-olds doing it regularly.

I went to a book party last night, for very smart people. And I thought that might, like, through osmosis, just kind of pass onto me.

82% of respondents think reading is a useful way to learn about the world, while 76% find it relaxing, despite competing leisure activities.

Every writer encounters moments when creative ideas seem to vanish, but learning to nurture ideas makes the creative process more fruitful and enjoyable.

"It's hard to hate those whom you get to know. It's hard to hate people you live with and see every day."

This lovely little bookshelf has space to color and fill in titles (front and back!) for a visual reminder of their progress.

"I like these better than regular bookmarks. They are easy to use, and I like the way they fit on the page corner. A good weight (not too thick/heavy and not flimsy). I like the variety of colors." - BarbB