When you get lost in a book, you often enter a trance-like state similar to meditation and that state is deeply protective.” ...

Fun fact: Reading about someone else actually activates "mirror neurons," circuits in our neurological system that may cause ...

Whether you want to get back into reading or are already working to crush your 2026 reading goals, here's how you can increase your page count in the new year.

NEW YORK (AP) — People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase ...

In between those New Year's Resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more, why not give your brain a bit of a workout too? Regular reading leads to positive impacts on your mental and emotional ...

It's nearly the end of 2025 and I, like so many others, am looking at my Goodreads app disappointed that I won't meet my annual reading goals – again. About 82% of U.S. adults reported reading fewer ...

Psychology and neuroscience provide intriguing answers.

When a child shares a book with a parent or carer, this encourages joint attention, helping adults to connect with their ...

NEW YORK — People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase ...