New experiences are the spice of life. You don’t need to plan an elaborate vacation to try new things — sometimes a unique snack or hobby will do the job. Give the following a shot: soup seasoned with ...

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Here’s a thought many of us have these days: if only we weren’t on our damn phones all the time, we would surely unlock a better self—one that went on hikes and talked more with our children and felt ...

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In December, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss Ian McEwan’s latest novel, about a long-lost poem, the 2014 dinner party where it was read and the future dystopia that embraced it. By MJ ...

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If you’ve read these 10 books, you’re not just in the top 5% of readers — you’re part of a smaller group still: those who let books change them. If you’ve read these 10 books, you’re not just in the ...

They say the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but around these parts, we know nothing tops the launch of the annual Popsugar Reading Challenge — our take on a virtual book club that ...

The Chicago Public Library is launching a first-of-its-kind book-borrowing platform with more than 300 titles to choose from. “The Reading Set” is designed to help book clubs set the tone for lively ...

While true limitations and consequences of trading physical books for online alternatives are often most harmful for young kids’ comprehension, according to a study from Review of Educational Research ...