The writer Megan Kamalei Kakimoto recommends books that illuminate the islands’ rich history and storytelling spirit. Read more
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The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
Whether through atrophy or apathy, a generation of students is reading fewer books. They might read more as they age—older adults are the most voracious readers—but the data are not encouraging. The American Time Use Survey shows that the overall pool of people who read books for pleasure has shrunk over the past two decades. A couple of professors told me that their students see reading books as akin to listening to vinyl records—something that a small subculture may still enjoy, but that’s mostly a relic of an earlier time. Read more
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Exploring Literary Dublin
The Irish city, once home to the likes of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, is known for its bookstores, libraries and pubs, where writers found inspiration over pints of Guinness. Read more
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The Book of Kells Is Now Digitized and Available Online
If you know nothing else about medieval European illuminated manuscripts, you surely know the Book of Kells. “One of Ireland’s greatest cultural treasures” comments Medievalists.net, “it is set apart from other manuscripts of the same period by the quality of its artwork and the sheer number of illustrations that run throughout the 680 pages of the book.” The work not only attracts scholars, but almost a million visitors to Dublin every year. Read more
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These Literary Hotels Are a Dream for Book Lovers
Many of these properties allow book lovers to sleep in the same suites where famous authors once stayed or resided. Others offer guests a chance to explore the historic corners that inspired the settings of best-selling novels. Travelers have long followed in the footsteps of artistic luminaries, but curling up in the same cozy nook where your favorite author penned their magnum opus takes literary travel to a whole new level. Read more
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Why the Chicago Manual of Style Remains Essential
Seven writers and editors discuss what they love most about this faithful companion of grammar nerds everywhere. Read more
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Seven Books That Demystify Human Behavior
Other people can be baffling; these titles attempt to unravel a bit of their mystery. Read more
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Suspected Burglar Caught After Sitting Down With Book
A would-be burglar in Rome was caught after stopping to read a book on Greek mythology in the middle of a theft, Italian media reports. Read more
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Five of the Best Books About Conspiracy Theories
From Covid misinformation to the JFK assassination, these compelling reads explore how conspiracies seduce believers Read more
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Are Authors Now Writing for TV Producers Rather Than Readers?
The new novel from Taffy Brodesser-Akner has all the makings of a great TV show, so it’s no wonder an adaptation is already in the works. Is the entertainment industry’s enthusiasm for snapping up novels having an impact on writers? Read more
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