Have an ambitious reading goal you want to tackle in 2026? Here's how to make that New Year's Resolution stick, with 8 tips ...

Reading less means missing out on the brain-boosting benefits of books and more. (Photo illustration: Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) There’s something special, even magical, about ...

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 ...

NPR's Life Kit team offers tips for how to read deeply in an age when we are constantly distracted. Ever sit down to read a book, get half a page in, and realize nothing has sunk in? Or maybe you even ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s something special, even magical, about getting lost in a good book. But for a growing number of Americans, both adults and adolescents alike, interest in reading books — and the stamina it can ...

NPR's Life Kit team offers tips for how to read deeply in an age when we are constantly distracted. Ever sit down to read a book, get half a page in, and realize nothing has sunk in? It's definitely ...