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Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
A ‘Science of Reading’ Revolt Takes on the Education Establishment - The New York Times
Fed up parents, civil rights activists, newly awakened educators and lawmakers are crusading for “the science of reading.” Can they get results?
Psychology | Education
‘Expert’ idiocy on teaching kids to read is beyond comprehension
Elementary schools in New York City are turning back on the failing results of Lucy Calkins’ “balanced literacy” approach that ignores traditional reading lessons.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Treasure Trove of the Valuable, Interesting & Fun | Workplace Coach Blog
Those of you know the blog well know that I normally post 3 to 4 interesting articles weekly. That was …
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
A Super Reader Who Gets Through Hundreds of Books a Year Explains How to Read Way More
Economist, blogger, and super reader Tyler Cowen's advice on how to get smarter by reading way more.
News | News
Oregon Suspends Math, Reading Proficiency As Graduation Requirement
Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown (D), quietly signed a bill last month that dropped the requirement that high school students prove...
Entertainment | Entertainment
The Most-Anticipated Upcoming Book Releases | Booklist Queen
Take a look ahead at all the upcoming book releases for 2020. Find out what the most-anticipated upcoming book releases are in the coming months.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
Resolved to Read More? Try This Simple Hack
Your social media addiction could actually be the key to making a serious dent in your 2020 reading list.
Books | Books
Elena Ferrante’s Next Book Is Coming in English Next Year
“The Lying Life of Adults,” by the Italian novelist who wrote “My Brilliant Friend,” is coming out in June.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Reading Makes People Feel Happier and Smarter, According to New Poll | Mental Floss
Reading even just 15 pages a day can make people feel happier, smarter, and more relaxed. Who can argue with that?
Miscellaneous | I Like This
6 Benefits of Reading Every Day | Mental Floss
Committing part of everyday to reading printed books can make you a smarter, kinder, more relaxed individual—and the positive effects can be felt at any age.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Award-Winning Kids Books Every Kid Should Read
These award-winning children's books are the best kids books for anyone looking for the perfect summer reading list.
Family & Parenting | Kids
This Utah Elementary School Has a Book Vending Machine to Foster a Love of Reading
Granger Elementary in West Valley City, Utah, just installed a vending machine that dispenses books instead of potato chips.
Books | Books
This Test Will Tell You How Many Books You Can Read in a Year
See how realistic your 2019 reading goal is.
Miscellaneous | Interesting
59 Percent Of You Will Share This Article Without Even Reading It
A recent study found that 59 percent of all links shared on social networks aren't actually clicked on at all, implying that people are sharing articles without ever getting past the headlines.
Gaming | Gaming
How a love for Minecraft can blossom into a love for reading | VentureBeat
Millions of kids around the world play Minecraft, and it didn’t take long for adults to notice something: It has educational value. With Microsoft’s MinecraftEdu leading the way, more schools are using Minecraft in classrooms, having their kids experi
Books | Books
22 Classic Novels That Won't Bore You To Death
Fifty Shades versus the book she told you not to worry about.
Books | Books
8 fantasy novels to read while you wait for the next season of Game of Thrones
The latest season of Game of Thrones is coming to an end this weekend, which means that you’re going to need to get your epic fantasy fix somewhere else, possibly until 2019. You could go back and...
Books | Books
The Best Reviewed Books of 2017 (So Far) | Literary Hub
With the year more than half way through, we at Book Marks thought we'd take a look back at the titles that garnered the strongest reviews since January 1st
Books | Books
The best recent crime novels – review roundup | Books | The Guardian
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips; The Night Visitor by Lucy Atkins; Strange Magic by Syd Moore; Love Like Blood by Mark Billingham; Block 46 by Johana Gustawsson
Books | Books
How real books have trumped ebooks | Books | The Guardian
The digital revolution was expected to kill traditional publishing. But print books are ever more beautifully designed and lovingly cherished
Books | Books
50 Books Recommended by This Year's TED Speakers | Inc.com
The much-buzzed-about conference generated a gargantuan list of intriguing book recommendations.
Books | Books
The 13 best novels of 2016
2016 will go down in history as a year that changed America’s political landscape forever. And it gave us books that grapple with that changing landscape, fiercely and provocatively; books that delve deeply into the American identity and change the way we see it.
Books | Books
These are the top 100 books of the year, according to Google
Google ranked the top books and graphic novels of the year, based on their popularity in the Google Play store.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Empathy by the Book: How Fiction Affects Behavior
The mental calisthenics required to live inside a fictional character’s skin foster empathy for the people you meet day-to-day. And, surprisingly, not all types of reading have the same effect.
Health & Fitness | Health News
The Right Reading Material Can Extend Your Life Two Years
First study to find the health benefits of certain types of reading.
Books | Books
8 facts that will convince you to read a book instead of binge-watching TV tonight - Business Insider
Binge-watching suddenly doesn't look so attractive.
Books | Books
9 Books That Let You Travel Abroad (Without Leaving Home)
“A promising debut that’s awake to emotional, political, and cultural tensions across time and continents.”
News | Interesting Links
What Your Book Organization Style Says About You
It's almost more telling than what you read.
Advice & Self-Help | Empowering Tools for Growth
25 Books for Success, the Rest of the List
Reading about and applying techniques and success strategies are the best ways to discover and stay focused on your life's journey.
Miscellaneous | Resources DrEleanor Uses
The 20 Must-Read Fitness, Health, and Happiness Books of 2014 | Greatist
We found these titles released in the last year inspirational, profound, informative, and straight-up fun!
Books | Books
You probably missed this tiny, but important detail in the fifth 'Harry Potter' book
Wow, this 'Harry Potter' detail is everything.
Books | Chicago Readers
800 Books Will Be Left On The 'L' For Riders During Chicago Ideas Week
Eight hundred books will be available on "L" stations and trains for Ideas Week.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Iowa barber gives haircuts to children in exchange for them reading stories to him
DUBUQUE (AP) | Children who read books to a local barber have received a free haircut as part of a community event in Dubuque to help families prepare for the
News | Interesting Links
The Rise of Phone Reading
It’s not the e-reader that will be driving future books sales, it’s the phone; How publishers are rethinking books for the small screen
Books | Chicago Readers
10 Quintessential Books Set In Chicago
The Windy City is full of characters, from PureWow Chicago, the free daily lifestyle email for women, featuring the best finds in Arts + Culture for women.
Books | Books
7 (Fairly) New Books Every Middle-Aged Person Should Read This Summer
Now that nearly everyone in the world has finished The Goldfinch, we need some other book recommendations to get us through the summer. Huff/Post50 turned to its Facebook community to find out wha
Books | Chicago Readers
How Chicago Public School officials decided to pull Persepolis from the classroom
E-mails show that orders to yank the acclaimed graphic novel came from the top.
Family & Parenting | Kids
37 Books To Read To Your Kids, Based On Their Favorite TV Shows
Turn screen time into reading time.
Books | Chicago Readers
10 Books Chicago Librarians Want You To Read
This is the first year the library has put out a "best-of" list geared toward adult readers.
Books | Chicago Readers
The Greatest Ever Chicago Book Tournament
Between now and April, the Reader and its readers will be choosing the greatest book ever written about Chicago.
Books | Books
5 Book and Pizza Pairings - Neatorama
(Pizza photo: Randy Mayor)Pizza is fun to eat and heavy literature is, well, good for you in a way. It's the literary equivalent of broccoli. You should eat it. A nice greasy pizza will help you digest the prose.But which pizza? Martin Cahill of Quick Boo
Books | Chicago Readers
Best bookstores in Chicago for new and used books
Shop the stacks for new and used books, from novels to nonfiction, at these top bookstores in Chicago
Books | Books
OverDrive Review: A Free E-Book Lending Service That Requires Some Patience | Re/code
Why pay for e-books when you can get them from free?
Books | Books
The Best Books For Fall 2014!
Thrillers and memoirs and stories, oh my!...
2014's beach days are numbered. Time to trade in your summery reads for the best new titles this fall has to offer. Below are 27 forthcoming new books, fiction and non-, that we're itching to pick up:
Books | Chicago Readers
Uncharted Books Promotes Literacy in Community
Logan Square's Uncharted Books has been engaging the community through literary and comedic events since January 2012.
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
Newberry Library Book Fair 2014 and Bughouse Square Debates
The 30th annual Newberry Library Book Fair kicks off tomorrow, Thursday July 24th at noon through Sunday, July 27th. Chicago’s favorite book sale features more that 120,000 used books in over 70 categories from cookbooks to collectibles–most
Books | Chicago Readers
Chicago Public Library's Top Circulating Books of 2013
New Year's Day is well behind us now, and we've gathered statistics to compile our most popular books of 2013. The rankings reflect the most checkouts and hold requests during calendar year 2013, regardless of when the books were published. Chic
