Trying to read more can be a hard habit to stick to – even if you're someone who regularly reads a lot. Just ask Nadia Odunayo, the founder and CEO of The StoryGraph, a book recommendation website ...

Reading is often seen as a solitary activity, but it definitely doesn't have to be. You can join a book club, of course, or you can just have a goal to read outside a little bit more, go to a bar, go ...

I’ve always been a reader, and I look back fondly on my childhood devouring Anne of Green Gables and Boxcar Children. Reading for pleasure fluctuated in my twenties (social life and job stress often ...

My past self would never believe it, but I couldn't tell you how many books I've read this year. After all, I've been hooked on reading since I was 7 years old, and for most of my life, I've kept ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kids who read regularly are more successful in school and in life according to studies. For adults, reading helps them relax, reduce stress, strengthen the brain, and reduce ...

We are a quarter into 2026. If you set a reading goal this year, that means, in theory, you should be a quarter closer to finishing your goal than you were three months ago. So, how’s it going? Are ...

Reading more is one of those goals that sounds simple but falls apart fast. Here are the four apps keeping my reading habit alive in 2026.

Maybe there’s an author you’ve always wanted to read. Or maybe this is the year you actually finish “The Power Broker.” Tell us about it. By The New York Times Books Staff If you’re a book lover, ...

With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...