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 … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to read more, even with a busy schedule
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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 … [Read more...] about This technique will help you read more books this year
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 … [Read more...] about UK readers have broken records in 2020 as book sales soared
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 … [Read more...] about Bookshop makes it easier than ever to support your local bookstore
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 … [Read more...] about A reader’s dream: Have a look at the world’s most stunning libraries