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Reading is a dying art. In 2024, 40 per cent of Britons did not read or listen to a book. More than a third of adults say that they’ve given up reading for pleasure. In the era of the smartphone, ...

I’ve been trying to figure out how to read more for a while now, long before the calendar turned over to 2025. I know the gratification I get out of a great read, and I’ve tested the best e-readers ...

In our era of instant gratification and endless entertainment options, the humble book can sometimes feel like a relic of the past. However, the value of reading goes far beyond simply passing the ...

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 ...

Trying to read more can be a hard habit to stick to – even if you're someone who regularly reads a lot. Just ask Nadia Odunayo, the founder and CEO of The StoryGraph, a book recommendation website ...

People who read more than 50 books a year have different strategies for achieving their reading goals. Some are goal driven, some rely on the Kindle app, and others follow whatever piques their ...

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 online survey, conducted in late February, ...

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. If you read a book in 2025—just one book—you belong to an endangered species. Like honeybees and red wolves, ...

Imagine being handed two books. In one case, you choose which to read; in the other, the decision is made for you. The books are equally engaging and from a genre you enjoy—but does the simple act of ...