All articles tagged with #reading
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Book Riot
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by GameSpot
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Conversation
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Woman & Home
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Cartilage Free Captain
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Android Central
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by IGN
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Live Science
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A new list highlights the best children's books of 2024, offering recommendations for young readers and their parents. The selection includes a variety of genres and themes, aiming to inspire and entertain children while promoting literacy and a love for reading.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Book Riot
The article highlights five outstanding but lesser-known books from 2024 that likely didn't make it onto popular 'Best Books' lists. These include a variety of genres, such as nonfiction about hidden libraries, SFF short stories by Palestinian authors, and a queer folklore-inspired graphic novel, showcasing brilliant works that deserve more attention.