“To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” - Victor Hugo There are two ways to become a better writer, in general: write a lot, and read a
Contrary to the popular generic notion of the early hours of the day being the best time to read a book, it has been discovered that reading time has a lot to do with personal choices and discretion. So,
When you ask people to make a list of the top 10 habits they want to develop, “Cultivating a Reading Habit” will grace their list and for good reason. Reading has numerous benefits but how do you make this
You are probably going through a hard time finding the best books for your children. Here are 9 carefully selected books to inspire and keep your children informed. Ish, by Peter Reynolds. If you are looking to teach your
One can never overemphasise how important reading is to the improvement of our minds. Reading improves your creativity, helps you understand complex problems and stretches your world view. But when you have an 8-5 job and also a family
By Adiba Jaigirdar I’m often met with surprise when I mention that I have a few books going at once. Often followed by, ‘how do you manage it?’ and ‘don’t you get confused?’ The truth is, sometimes I do
By lee dye It's amazing you can read these words. It took millions of years for humans, and our recent ancestors, to develop the visual and motor and auditory skills that let us function in the complex world we
By Jaime Gelman When people see movies with names like The Fault in Our Stars and A Million Ways to Die in the West, they choose to stop by movie theaters rather than their local libraries. There are pros
Some people love to read, others not so much. Even book lovers and avid readers will debate whether or not one should take time to read “the classics” – those older, great works of literature that have endured the
by Catherine Winter When was the last time you read a book, or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets, Facebook updates, or the directions on your instant oatmeal packet? If you’re one of
