• The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

    Do you love reading – but all too often find yourself just scrolling through your phone or watching TV? Here is how to get lost in literature againIn the age of digital distractions, it is easy to struggle to find the time and headspace to get lost in literature. How can you get back into the habit? Librarians share the best ways to rediscover reading, make it a regular habit – and their tips for the most unputdownable books. Continue reading

  • 19 great Hollywood books we missed, according to our readers

    We came. We saw. We published. But no list is worth sending out into the world if it doesn't provoke at least a little good-natured disagreement, and our ranking of the 50 best Hollywood books of all time is no exception. So we asked L.A. Times readers to submit their No. 1 picks, as well as their selections for titles we left off. Below you'll find 19 of the best of the rest, supplemented with reader comments about why their chosen title deserved to make the cut. Just one note: We won't be...

  • Less Than One Third Of US Men Enjoy Reading

    Less Than One Third Of US Men Enjoy Reading It’s National Libraries Week in the United States and to mark it we’re looking at readership patterns around the world. As Anna Fleck shows, based on data from Statista’s Consumer Insights survey shows, women were more likely to say that reading is one of their personal hobbies than men in all of the selected countries. You will find more infographics at Statista The gender gap was widest in Germany, with a 20 percentage point...

  • My Favorite Productivity Advice From Books (so You Don’t Have to Read Them All)

    There are so many productivity books out there, and many of them contain great information and advice. But if you really want to be productive, you can’t spend all your time reading about other people’s productivity. Here are some of the best tips from my favorite productivity books.

  • Enjoy a weekend of fun activities at Raya at Sports Hub this May 2024

    Hari Raya may be officially over but the celebrations continue. Raya at Sports Hub is set to offer a weekend of fun activities for the whole family on May 4 and 5 at Kallang Wave Mall. Look forward to Malay cultural experiences, performances, workshops, and more. Keep the festive spirit alive with cultural showcases that

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    Ready, set, read! Drop-off for Brandi's Book Drive starts Wednesday morning

    BATON ROUGE - Readers, rejoice: Brandi's Book Drive is happening Wednesday!The book drive's goal is help gather books for children's home libraries. Not every child has ready access to books that may interest them, and reading is a key component of academic and social success. By donating to the book drive, you could provide a book for a child in need. Drop-off will be held at Essential Credit Union in Towne Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The drive will accept books for children...

  • Sea of Stars: The Art of Bryce Kho book launching May 28th, 2024

    Nearly 300 pages of gorgeous art

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    Howe to Read From Her Book ‘On the Plus Side’ April 27 at Haverhill Public Library

    Author Jenny L. Howe reads from her 2023 novel, “On the Plus Side” and talks about writing romance and why plus-size representation matters during an upcoming presentation in Haverhill. Howe’s talk will be followed by a book signing and the first 10 people to register receive a free book Howe first started scribbling stories into […] The post Howe to Read From Her Book ‘On the Plus Side’ April 27 at Haverhill Public Library first appeared on WHAV.

  • WeHo Reads: Poetry Spa Offers Various Interactive Ways to Enjoy Poetry

    The City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division hosted the 2nd Annual WeHo Reads: Poetry Spa in celebration of National Poetry Month Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Respite Deck of the West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC). This year it was curated by current West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng. Poets participating at the WeHo Reads: Poetry Spa […] The post WeHo Reads: Poetry Spa Offers Various Interactive Ways to Enjoy Poetry first appeared on WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News,...

  • Friends, peers remember longtime Reading Eagle writer and editor Tony Zonca

    Lansford native will be inducted posthumously into the Berks chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame

  • Writer Caleb Carr is back with a new book after walking away from his career (Video)

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7hVBKXLNac?autoplay=1&rel=0&controls=1&modestbranding=1] Writer Caleb Carr is back with a new book called "My Beloved Monster: Masha, the Half-Wild Rescue Cat who Rescued Me" after appearing to walk away from his career. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-hosts - Social News XYZ