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10 hours ago

The National Year of Reading celebrates the joy' of books. But let's not forget they can also be deeply troubling, too | Charlotte Higgins

Reading for pleasure in childhood correlates with positive outcomes, but current anxiety about smartphones oversimplifies the complex relationship between reading, content quality, and genuine benefit.
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1 month ago

How to start anything: expert tips for trying something new

Why start reading for fun? Among its numerous benefits, studies have found that reading fiction specifically can make people more empathetic, less stressed and protect cognitive function in later life. Three tips to get started: Figure out what you enjoy by checking out a variety of books from the library, but don't force it. If you're not enjoying a volume, put it down and move on to the next. Start with short books and whichever medium physical books, ebooks or audiobooks works best for you.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stephen Fry launches campaign to boost reading for pleasure

The Pleasure List will compile irresistible book recommendations to entice reluctant readers and help reverse declining reading-for-pleasure and literacy rates in the UK.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Keep it short and find what you enjoy: how to start reading for fun

Leisure reading is declining while regular reading—especially fiction—boosts empathy, reduces stress, and helps preserve cognitive health.
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