The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak

Judge a book through its cover with this terahertz camera setup

What do you do if you want to peek inside a book, but you're pretty sure it'll crumble into dust if you even crack the cover a little bit? Well, nothing:..

60 Book Gift Ideas for Reluctant Readers Ages 6 to 12

I'm that aunt that always gives books as presents for birthdays and holidays. I love browsing bookstores thinking about what my nieces and nephews would enjoy reading, taking into account their inter

What Should I Read Next? Book recommendations from readers like you

What Should I Read Next? Book recommendations from readers like you. Register for free to build your own book lists

What’s the greenest way to read a book?

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Empathy by the Book: How Fiction Affects Behavior

The mental calisthenics required to live inside a fictional character’s skin foster empathy for the people you meet day-to-day. And, surprisingly, not all types of reading have the same effect.

This Is Not a Picture Book: An Irreverent Illustrated Ode to Why We Read

Charming cartography for the emotional voyages on which books take us.

Is That Book Okay for Your Child to Read? 6 Tips for Busy Parents

What every parent needs to look for in the books their children bring home to read.

15 signs to prove you're a book addict

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I'm a librarian who banned a book. Here's why.

When only six people showed up for a panel designed to raise awareness of banned books, the pot needed to be stirred a bit.

25 Things Every Book-Loving ’90s Kid Will Remember

Nothing like flipping through the thin pages of a Scholastic book order.

The Most Read Book Among High Schoolers From Each State, in One Surprising Map

Which Book Describes You?

Owner uses comic book store for many good deeds

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Hilarious: classic book titles rewritten to get more clicks (pictures)

What if book titles were written in a manner typical for a modern-day internet: to get more clicks, be higher-ranked on search…

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