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

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

In between those New Year's Resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more, why not give your brain a bit of a workout too? Regular reading leads to positive impacts on your mental and emotional ...

When was the last time you read a book? According to a new NPR/Ipsos poll, reading is something a majority of Americans enjoy, and want to get better at. But it's nowhere near a top priority. The ...

Identifying with an activity is different from actually doing it. For example, 49% of Americans play video games, but only 10% identify as gamers. According to a recent survey we conducted, there’s ...

I research and write about happiness, so every year before Jan. 1, I ask people, “What resolutions will you make this year?” With reliable frequency, people tell me, “I want to read more.” Perhaps ...

Breanna Wright, Alyse Lennox and Fernanda Mata received funding from Australia Reads to undertake the project described in this article. Almost half of Australians wish they read more: in our recent ...

There’s an intriguing concept I recently encountered — Reading Rhythms. It’s not your typical book club, but something more… a reading party. A few weeks ago, I bought a ticket and set out to ...

It's important to help your child foster a love for reading no matter their age to build vocabulary and spark imaginative ...

The Lede Reporting and commentary on what you need to know today. This way of perceiving social reality—and particularly a person’s reading life—may seem inane, even deranged. But performative reading ...

Many families enjoy the Twelve Books of Christmas Challenge, a delightful tradition that encourages reading during the holiday season. This fun activity involves gifting twelve books to unwrap and ...

Beth Driscoll receives funding from the Australian Research Council Linkage Project LP210300666 Community Publishing in Regional Australia Why do any of us read books these days? There are so many ...