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A study found that reading a book at night improves sleep for more people than going straight to bed, with a December 2019 online trial showing 42% of readers reported better sleep versus 28% of nonreaders. Brain scans suggested lasting connectivity changes from nightly reading, and experts say short, consistent 15–20 minute sessions can calm the mind, support memory and cognitive reserve, and even enhance social skills.
A life-and-style piece listing 12 practical ways to read more, from using a Kindle and Libby to subscribe plans, a reading journal, and Goodreads challenges, to joining book clubs, attending events, building a cozy reading space, and planning monthly reading lists—designed to help busy readers hit big goals (the author notes finishing about 50 books a year).
Oprah Winfrey continues her long-standing tradition of selecting impactful books for her 2025 book club, with titles spanning various genres and authors, including her first repeat pick and a book inspired by a celebrity tattoo.
Actor Steven Ogg, known for his role as Trevor in GTA 5, expresses no excitement for GTA 6, stating he's not a gamer and prefers reading books like Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment. He has never played GTA 5 and has limited interest in video games, despite his involvement in the franchise.
12th-grade student scores in math and reading have hit new lows on national tests, with declines predating the pandemic and continuing, highlighting ongoing challenges in American education.
Fan fiction is significantly influencing publishing and reading, with works inspired by popular books and media, including Pulitzer-winning adaptations, expanding the scope of storytelling and cultural influence, and gaining recognition from traditional publishers.
AI is transforming how people engage with reading, offering shortcuts like summaries and analyses that may reduce motivation to read for pleasure or personal growth, while also contributing to a decline in reading habits across all age groups, potentially impacting cognitive development and the enjoyment of literature.
Amazon has expanded its Colorsoft Kindle line with two new models, the 16GB Kindle Colorsoft and Kids Edition, both featuring faster page turns, customizable backgrounds, and vibrant color screens, encouraging users to read hundreds more pages. These models aim to compete more effectively with other color e-readers like Kobo, offering improved features such as USB-C charging and longer battery life.
Tottenham Hotspur started their preseason with a 2-0 win over Reading, showcasing tactical shifts to a 4-2-3-1 formation, notable player performances including debutant Kudus and Vuskovic, and emphasizing attacking crosses and squad rotation under new coach Thomas Frank.
Harish Jonnalagadda shares his positive experience with the iPad mini, highlighting its perfect size for reading and portability, its good display quality, and its suitability for travel and casual use, despite some limitations compared to larger iPads.
NPR staffers share their favorite nonfiction books of the year, covering topics from history and culture to personal memoirs and societal issues, offering a diverse range of insightful and engaging titles.
The article offers tailored Father's Day gift ideas for different types of dads, including books for reading dads, LEGO sets for building enthusiasts, gaming accessories for gamers, movie collections for film lovers, cooking gadgets for culinary dads, and golf gear for golf enthusiasts, emphasizing personalized and interest-based gifts.
The human brain can read words without vowels by recognizing patterns, using context, and making predictions based on past experience and common letter combinations, particularly in the visual word form area of the brain, which helps in identifying familiar letter patterns and reconstructing words even when vowels are missing.
The New York Times Book Review presents a summer reading challenge with a list of 10 literary goals, encouraging readers to complete at least five books from the list before fall, including a top book of the 21st century, to enjoy the season's leisure and expand their reading horizons.
NPR's annual reading guide, Books We Love, features over 50 biographies and memoirs for nonfiction enthusiasts. Highlights include Jill Ciment's "Consent: A Memoir," which revisits her relationship with her late husband in light of the #MeToo movement, and Lawrence Ingrassia's "A Fatal Inheritance," exploring his family's cancer history. Other notable works include Salman Rushdie's "Knife," detailing his recovery from a stabbing, and Alexei Navalny's posthumous memoir "Patriot," chronicling his opposition to Putin. These selections offer diverse, compelling true stories for readers.