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    Books

    Calling all book lovers! From books for kids to books for adults (and everything in between), we’ve got all the inspiration you need when the time is right to start a new novel–or finishing the one that’s been sitting on your shelf.

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    Here’s Why Reading Aloud Is Good for Your Brain

    Reading aloud, even to other adults, yields surprising rewards.

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    11 of the Most Famous Riddles in History

    From the Bible to Shakespeare to Harry Potter, these riddles were dreamed up by some...

    9 Scientific Explanations for Your Weird Reading Habits

    We’re looking at you, page sniffers and back-to-front flippers! What type of reader are you?
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    11 Unforgettable Pieces of Life Advice (In Just 6 Words Each)

    Let these quick hits of wisdom help you guide your life.

    Here’s Why Norway Is the Best Country for Writers

    In this Scandinavian nation, authors (and other artists as well!) have it pretty good.

    The Surprising Perk of Having a Library Card You Never Knew About

    Don't be a kook, read a book.

    Can Reading Fiction Actually Make You a Better Person?

    Calling all bookworms! This one's for you.
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    27 Classic Children’s Book Quotes Every Adult Needs To Hear

    "All grown-ups were once children... but only a few of them remember it."

    Benefits of Reading: Getting Smart, Thin, Healthy, Happy

    A love of reading can protect your brain from Alzheimer’s disease, slash stress levels, encourage...
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    This Is Your Brain on Shakespeare: New Study Says Classic Lit Gives the Mind a Boost

    Next time you need a brain boost, put down the self help book and pick...

    Book Review: ‘XO,’ by Jeffrey Deaver

    Special Agent Kathryn Dance taxes her considerable skills at body language analysis to stop the...
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    99 Ways to Tell a Story

    Aside from my job at Reader’s Digest, I’m taking a class in Narrative Theory and...

    The Street Sweeper

    The framework of the novel is the relationship between Lamont Williams, a black ex-con trying...

    Book Review: ‘The Drop,’ by Michael Connelly

    This time around, Harry Bosch is dealing with the suicide of a friend's son, a...