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fromInsideHook
1 week ago

The Benefits of Buying Books You'll Probably Never Read

For much of my life, whenever I've spotted a neglected novel in my periphery, I've looked away. I'm not an "extreme empath," but I can't help feel guilty - like the book's sitting there wondering when the hell I'm going to get my act together. Despite my editorial profession, I'm actually a really slow reader, capable of only finishing 12 books a year.
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fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Kids aren't reading for pleasure-and more than tech is to blame

The Harry Potter series revitalized children's reading and demonstrated that fears about kids abandoning books amid new media were unfounded.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

It's hard to read. Here's why.

Data from Gallup and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans are reading fewer books and spending less time reading than ever.
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fromDefector
3 months ago

I Had a Baby And Now I Can't Read! What Do I Do? | Defector

Balancing life responsibilities often disrupts reading habits, but finding the right book can reignite the passion for reading.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Reading to children should be a pleasure | Brief letters

I was saddened to learn that gen Z parents don't read to their children because they don't have time, dislike having to read the same book over and over, don't enjoy reading books themselves or find it boring.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It's so boring': Gen Z parents don't like reading to their kids - and educators are worried

Today's parents face multiple challenges in reading aloud to their children, contributing to a decline in kids' reading habits.
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