Reading books isn’t just good for your mind. It triggers profoundly relaxing changes in your body as well.

During my visits, I see students deeply engaged in what they’re reading, building knowledge on important topics, developing empathy through the characters in stories, and gaining the required focus ...

In a clip that resurfaced recently, the polarizing influencer explained why. Books, he argued, are too slow. His brain is “far too advanced” to enjoy such a low-velocity medium: “I need action. I need ...

Reading without a purpose leads to lesser comprehension and long-term memory. Many students who read this way find it difficult to participate in class discussions and do as well on their exams as ...

Reading without a purpose leads to lesser comprehension and long-term memory. Many students who read this way find it difficult to participate in class discussions and do as well on their exams as ...

Pairing a book for focus with one for escape makes reading richer.

Reading is hard right now. The pandemic has pushed our already scattered attention spans to a crisis point. But even before 2020, stressors such as political chaos and the allure of our phones made it ...

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Mark Bauerlein (“Online Literacy Is a Lesser Kind,” The Chronicle Review, September 19) writes that when reading Web pages, students’ eyes jump “around chasing keywords, bullet points, visuals, and ...

Reading has always been a cherished pastime, offering an escape into different worlds, perspectives, and experiences. However, the way we read has evolved significantly over the years, thanks to ...