The Reading Journal

The reasons why we read books in 2022

There are many things respondents loved about reading, but one motivation rose to the top: To immerse myself in a story.

Reading vs. watching TV — how to make the trade and why

Making this decision was, for me, one that was not about the number of books I could read if I gave up TV. Instead, it was about doing something great for my brain and building a healthy habit.

The best novellas and short books for summer reading

This is an appreciation post for shorter reads. Consider this collection our grateful nod to brevity: short stories, novellas, and novels—all 200 pages or less—that we can consume in one sitting.

Don't know what to read next? Here are tips to decide.

We’ve all been there: you finish a great book and then think, “what should I read next?”.

State of the Reader 2021 Survey Results

Just 8% of respondents felt they were reading less because of the pandemic, 70% of readers find tracking books helps them feel satisfied, and this year reading goals go way beyond a simple number.

'Three That Made Me' w/ Deborah Shapiro

Novelist Deborah Shapiro shares three of her favorite books that have shaped her as a writer and reader.

Why small press publishers are worth a read

Small presses publish work that is important, fascinating, and sometimes unconventional — work that deserves to find its readers, wherever they may be.

Three That Made Me w/ Jeff Schroeder

Avid readers are interesting people. And interesting people are avid readers.