Reading News

Young people prefer to read on a computer screen

London - According to a U.K. survey, the majority of young people prefer to read on a computer screen rather than a printed book or magazine.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 11 comments

Review: Reading in the glow Special

The Kobo Glo is a great eReader and a great way to pack a lot of books for a week of reading in the dark — or in the bright tropical sun

Digital Journal Report by Eve Drobot - 3 comments

Op-Ed: Sports Talk — Premier League Preview — Sat 16

The weekend's action in the Barclay's Premier League see's crucial clashes at the top and bottom of the League as Everton host Manchester City, Reading travel to Manchester United and Aston Villa and QPR battle near the foot of the table at Villa Park.

In the Media by Edward Robinson

Op-Ed: RIP Nicholas Hoare, another Toronto indie bookstore closes

Toronto - Nicholas Hoare, an iconic Toronto independent bookstore, will soon be closing its doors, jamming another nail in the coffin for book-lover havens. I, for one, will miss the character and warmth of Hoare.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 5 comments

James Patterson delivers Savannah Book Festival's keynote address Special

Savannah - Bestselling author James Patterson's remarks focused on storytelling and what he's passionate about, including the importance of getting kids to read.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews - 2 comments

Video: Bo steals the spotlight from First Lady Michelle Obama

Washington - First Lady Michelle Obama carried on a 60-year tradition, reading to children at the Children's National Medical Center, but First Dog Bo ended up upstaging Mrs. Obama.

In the Media by Greta McClain

Op-Ed: Phonics pronk - Do education experts need to go back to school?

The Synthetic Phonics test, devised by educational experts, to test the reading ability of six year old children suggests educational experts may have a rather limited vocabulary and need to return to school.

In the Media by Steve Hayes - 4 comments

Review: New book unleashes 'grandma power'

A global project turned book, documented by world renowned photojournalist Paola Gianturco, follows the lives of women who are a central figure in any family: Grandmas. It is fittingly called, "Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon."

In the Media by Alexandra Christopoulos

Monkeys can possibly 'read'

A recent study has indicated that monkeys can "read", or at least distinguish real words from a nonsense jumble of letters.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Books: Are mermaids the new vampires?

The classical water-dwelling creatures known as mermaids are reclaiming media attention and taking the place of vampires and werewolves. Myths and folklore about mermaids have been told for thousands of years and some even believe they actually exist.

In the Media by Abigail Prendergast