Once you get back into the habit of reading and you are ready to pick the next book, “avoid dense nonfiction or a 500-page doorstop,” said the San Francisco Chronicle. Your first book should be ...

The best way to become a better reader is to train yourself to read on a consistent, regular basis. Here are 7 tips for ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Emily Schwartz. Reading is a chore. Typically, it reminds us of long nights spent ...

In a recent post, I wrote about wanting to read more and some of the psychology behind facilitating this goal. Some positive feedback on the piece was accompanied by a link to an article in the ...

There's no getting around it- it's hard to read the bard! Though Shakespeare's plays have been around for hundreds of years, reading them has not necesarily gotten easier with time. Getting started ...

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 ...

I research and write about happiness, so every year before Jan. 1, I ask people, “What resolutions will you make this year?” With reliable frequency, people tell me, “I want to read more.” Perhaps ...

Reading Shakespeare can feel like decoding a secret language. The words are strange, the sentences are twisted, and sometimes it’s hard to tell who’s insulting whom. In truth, Shakespeare's works are ...

Most intervention programs and research-to-practice guides for supporting struggling readers are aimed at elementary school children. But many older readers have trouble with basic skills, too—and ...