The phrase “reading for fun” is increasingly an oxymoron in the United States. This may explain why the United States has an increasing number of morons. A study released in August found that between ...

Reading for enjoyment is becoming a lost habit among today’s youth, as more and more students struggle with the foundational skills needed to read effectively. Learning to read is challenging—it ...

Studies have found that reading fiction can make people more empathetic, strengthen their social-cognitive abilities and increase psychological richness.Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian Most ...

Any reader knows the unique delight of settling down with a good book. But over the past two decades, there has been a steady decline in Americans who read for fun, according to a study published ...

“I used to read all the time when I was younger, but I haven’t read a book in years.” A lot of us used to read, but now many struggle to read for more than a couple of minutes. It seems like everyone ...

Some of my favorite early parenting memories are reading children’s books aloud to my babies. From Sandra Boynton’s whimsical rhyming animal board books to Robert Munsch’s beloved I’ll Love You ...

Reading among children is on the decline, with dramatically fewer teens and pre-adolescents reading even weekly, and many never picking up a book or magazine that’s not assigned, according to a report ...

It’s my favorite pastime. When did I learn to read? As a child. It’s a lifelong interest that I developed young and has stayed with me. From my favorite chair, I can visit the world’s greatest museums ...

The library recently kicked off its children’s winter reading program titled ‘Reading is Sweet,’ which earns participants ...

Studies have shown that proficient readers are more likely to be successful in school and life, partly because better reading skills make it easier for students to access curriculum in all subjects.

They may sometimes seem permanently attached to their cellphones and Internet connections, but most children and teenagers say they won’t part with printed books for their pleasure reading, according ...

Americans are reading differently than they used to: more e-books, more audio books and young people choosing not to read at all. Guest host Celeste Headlee looks at this country's changing reading ...