Reading is among the earliest skills children learn in school, and for good reason. Research indicates that reading is a critical aspect of learning and supporting cognitive health throughout life.
On Tuesday’s opinion page there was a column from Rich Lowry titled “Our screen culture increasingly can’t read” that struck a chord with me. In it he cites a New York Times survey that said 80 ...
A juicy novel may be just what the doctor ordered. This time of year is the perfect time to get cozy and dig into a good book. But whether you're into a spicy romantasy or getting a taste of an ...
I was 25-years-old and living in New York City. I had just finished my first novel, set to dip my toes into the literary world for the first time. Then, I spilled water on my computer, and lost the ...
Every January, many of us resolve to finally read more. A new book appears on the nightstand, an audiobook gets downloaded, or we dust off an old library card. We keep finding our way back to it ...
As kids head back to school, area pediatricians and librarians are encouraging parents and caregivers to help younger children embrace a love of reading. In some cases, that task may be an uphill ...
As an avid reader – and an author, too – I’m disheartened by frequent reports of a decline in reading for pleasure among young people. So when a friend recently asked me whether her daughter was ...
Research carried out by Queen's University and Dementia NI suggests there are benefits to reading in a group.