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Tag Archives: Reading
Train Your Brain
This great little video from the clever folks behind the Improvement Pill YouTube channel addresses persistent misconceptions about reading.
Keep On Reading
You can see much more from the brilliant cartoonist Grant Snider and purchase books, posters, and more on his website.
The pen is mightier than the keyboard
As someone with horrible penmanship, I sometimes struggle to even interpret my own notes, but I can’t quibble with the notion that handwriting can allow one to think more thoroughly about information. This neat infographic from Pens.com explains why we should … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Tech, Writing
Tagged handwriting, keyboards, literacy, penmanship, Reading
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Reading Is Good For You
Posted in Books, Libraries, Writing
Tagged concentration, memory, Reading, stress management
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Hallucinations May Be Experienced
This wonderful infographic from the University of Virginia Library explains the potential “side effects” from reading a book.
Library Inside Out
This month, the New York Public Library is celebrating the joy of reading with its “I Read Everywhere” program. Readers, writers and librarians are being asked to share photos of their favorite summer reading spots with the hashtag #ireadeverywhere. The … Continue reading
Call Me Ishmael
Call Me Ishmael is an intriguing new way to share your love of books and reading. The concept behind the project is quite simple: Step # Call Ishmael’s phone number 774.325.0503 . Step #2 Listen to a brief message. Step … Continue reading
