It’s once again the time of year when we form our New Year’s resolutions. “Read more” is a common resolution, but unfortunately, many people abandon the novels they ambitiously started on January 1 by mid-month. If you want to read more and carry the habit through the whole year, … [Read more...] about Got a New Year’s resolution to read more? These tips will help
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Drone delivery service will soon start dropping books to kids in Virginia
For many school librarians, getting kids to read over the summer can be a challenge, but a librarian in Christiansburg, Virginia, has found an ingenious way to get kids to read more: drones. In a hope that watching a drone deliver books to their house will entice kids to read … [Read more...] about Drone delivery service will soon start dropping books to kids in Virginia
Philadelphia’s library system joins in on ditching fines for overdue books
Following into the steps of Chicago, and Los Angeles, Philadelphia’s library system has officially joined the movement of ending the policy of charging patrons for past-due materials, also eliminating any existing overdue fines from library cards. The library’s former policy … [Read more...] about Philadelphia’s library system joins in on ditching fines for overdue books
Why you should spend more time in bookstores
Watch out, world. Bookstores are making a comeback. … [Read more...] about Why you should spend more time in bookstores
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 … [Read more...] about Why reading a good book is the best thing you can do for your brain