But despite these distractions, reading remains a popular pastime. There's still a huge market for novels, with bestsellers like Paula Hawkins’ thriller The Girl on the Train able to sell around ...

Reading, being read to, and sharing books in the home helps to build a child’s vocabulary and understanding of the world. Research shows children who start school with good vocabulary and ...

She is also author of “Bibliotherapy in the Bronx,” a book to be published in April. Reading offers a break from work and caring for other people, she said, and it can also be a way to gain ...

While more children are in school today than ever before, many are not learning basic skills like reading once they get there. Save the Children's Literacy Boost is helping to change that by creating ...

The Kindle Paperwhite is the best choice for bookworms or those looking to get back into reading. Amazon promised that the 2024 Kindle Paperwhite would be the fastest yet, and they delivered.