5 Ways to read more, even with a busy schedule
Reading is a simple pleasure that many of us have had the chance to renew this past year. However, as we slowly progress toward a post-pandemic normal, we may find ourselves slipping back into the old habit of overstretching our schedules, leaving no time to reap the benefits of reading. Here Read More...
This technique will help you read more books this year
Do you want to read more, but feel like you never have enough time? If so, writers Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren of the classic guide How to Read a Book have a solution for you: Skim reading. Adler and Van Doren say there’s no need to read an entire book since most of them aren’t Read More...
UK readers have broken records in 2020 as book sales soared
From opening up a whole world of knowledge to reducing our levels of stress, the benefits of reading are virtually endless. While we have known this for a long time, it seems the pandemic has truly re-opened our eyes to the magic of reading as book sales skyrocketed in 2020. In fact, more than 200 Read More...
Bookshop makes it easier than ever to support your local bookstore
There’s something beautifully calming about walking into a quiet bookstore, but with the convenience of large-scale online retailers and the economic consequences of the pandemic, small stores are facing unprecedented challenges. To survive, local bookstores are banding together and selling Read More...
A reader’s dream: Have a look at the world’s most stunning libraries
The powerful thing about books is that once you open one up, it can transport you to an entirely different world. Where you read your book doesn’t necessarily matter—the book will bring you to new places and new pools of knowledge. With that said, there’s nothing quite like visiting a Read More...
Love podcasts? We have some good news!
Podcasts are revolutionizing the lifestyles of those who find themselves too busy commuting, cooking, or cleaning to sit down and read. From news or true-crime to short stories and history, there is a podcast for everyone. And now, research shows, listening to a podcast can be as beneficial for Read More...
Why you should reread the classics you read back in high school
Too often, the books that you’re required to read in high school English don’t feel especially relevant. Maybe it’s the way they got taught to you, or the fact that many of them were written so long ago, or maybe you just weren’t in the right headspace to try to figure out what Darl Read More...
How books can be a powerful ‘punishment’ for those who commit hate crimes
In 2016, an old schoolhouse in Virginia that was once used for teaching black students during the era of segregation was sprayed with offensive graffiti. From the moment Prosecutor and Deputy Commonwealth Attorney Alejandra Rueda heard about the racist and anti-Semitic graffiti scrawled across the Read More...
Feeling anxious? These 7 books can help soothe your mind
If you experience anxiety, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in three young people are affected by anxiety. There are many ways to cope with bouts of anxiousness, such as exercising, meditating, and journaling. And while reading may not immediately come Read More...
Why reading a good book is the best thing you can do for your brain
Besides giving us stories to cherish, recent research shows immersing yourself in a good book can do wonders for your mental health. By looking through the eyes of characters, you understand their pain and their joy, which can lead to greater empathy. That can also help to relieve loneliness and Read More...