Listening to books is a very good thing. But neurologically, heuristically, experientially and emotionally, listening to a ...

Mr. Bannon is the chief librarian at the New York Public Library, where he is also director of branch libraries and education. Nov. 23, 2025 As a librarian, I get a lot of questions. One I am hearing ...

The current age of digital media has increased the popularity of ebooks and audiobooks alongside traditional print books. In particular, the global audiobook is worth over $5.3 billion and is expected ...

When it comes to "reading," some kids prefer audiobooks or graphic novels. Here's why experts say that's OK. (Image: Getty; illustration by Jay Sprogell for Yahoo) Reading is an essential skill for ...

The key to success in schooling overall is literacy. Every subject in the school requires strong reading abilities to succeed. Literacy abilities are crucial in all subject areas, not only English ...

It's a social media debate many a book lover has fallen into, but here's why everyone should be allowed to read however — and whatever — they choose Getty It’s an opinion that book lovers often share ...

It’s a debate that comes up more often than you’d expect. Someone mentions finishing a book, then sheepishly admits, “Well… we listened to it.” Immediately, there’s a pause. Does that really count? Or ...

Reading Homer’s The Odyssey has long been a mainstay of high school English literature curricula. And yet it’s hard to imagine today’s typical high school student independently reading all 24 books ...

The written word is nearly as old as human history itself, but new technologies are still coming out all the time that change the way we experience books. Those who enjoy audiobooks might spend an ...

The actor Geoffrey McGivern reads at the "Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy" 30th anniversary event, on March 12, 2008, in London. Audiobooks offer the best of both worlds: They invite you into a ...

Reading is an essential skill for children’s success. According to national literacy consultant and author Kathryn Starke, it's "the one subject that is needed to be successful in every other subject, ...