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 ...

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 ...

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. What’s going on? This debate over ...

Stephen King is not just one of the most-renowned horror authors, he’s one of the most well-known authors, period. The “King of Horror” has sold over 350 million copies globally and has written more ...

Looking to up the stakes on your fall reading? Whether you prefer audiobooks in your autumn, flipping pages by the fire or gathering for a lively book club discussion, USA TODAY has suggestions for ...

Six months of author read-alouds, free literacy activities, book giveaways, and a nationwide challenge to read 100 books. WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. This month, pile your nightstand with new novels from contemporary masters ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

For many children, the transition from learning to read to reading to learn is a crucial and sometimes nerve-wracking milestone. Reading aloud in class is intended to foster fluency and confidence, ...

The moment my oldest child was born, I reached for an anthology of Romantic poetry that I have owned for decades and began reading. “Sweet joy befall thee,” I said to my baby, through tears, bestowing ...