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Connecticut Teachers Lament Tech's Impact on Student Literacy

A recent Connecticut Education Association survey of 113 teachers found that most of them believe phones and devices have contributed significantly to a lack of reading stamina and vocabulary in...

These 7 sci-fi novels are so grounded they barely feel like fiction

You'll forget these books are even part of the science fiction genre.

Arthur Conan Doyle Based Sherlock Holmes on a Real-Life Scottish Surgeon Who Used Deduction to...

A new book chronicles the exploits of Joseph Bell, an Edinburgh lecturer whose lessons sparked the creation of the world's most famous detective

New This Week in DVD! October 20, 2026

One Night Only (2026) – Comedy – NR Two New Yorkers search for love on the one night of the year when pre-marital sex is legal. * Hadestown: The Musical (2026) – Musical – N…

Why Does It Feel Like Everyone Is Reading the Same Books?

BookTok promised us endless discovery. So why does everyone seem to be reading the same thing?

The World's Strangest Library Legends, Myths and Spooky True Stories - Magazine

From the Devil's Bible in Stockholm to the bats of Coimbra and a book bound in human skin, ten of the world's strangest library legends, myths and true stories.

NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

On the fourth Saturday in October, National Make A Difference Day brings community service to a whole new level. Millions of people join forces with a common mission: to improve the lives of others...

Some Rural Libraries Are Letting Their Users Visit During Unstaffed Hours | The Daily Yonder

For Michael Sayen, visiting the local library after hours is a great way to get work done, or seek respite from the weather, regardless of what day it

NATIONAL DAY ON WRITING®

Each year on October 20th, we celebrate National Day on Writing® to encourage people to engage in daily writing and acknowledge the various roles writing plays in our lives. This creative day aims to...

The Top 5 Beatles Books

There are literally hundreds of books about The Beatles. It's hard to narrow them down to the five best, but we had a go.

Syosset’s Prince, Wang Claim Nassau County Doubles Title

The Syosset tandem of Juliette Prince & Selena Wang captured the Nassau County doubles title on Sunday morning as they defeated Great Neck North’s Brooke Bullaro & Lily Bullaro 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 in the...

17 Spooky Halloween Books for Adults

Want something suspenseful and gripping to read for Halloween? Check out some of my favorite spooky Halloween books for adults and some I hope to read soon!

This Woman Is Bringing Free Books to Hundreds of Kids With Magical Trolley

Ms. Maze, who calls herself a “radical street librarian,” tells TODAY.com how she is working to eliminate book deserts around Baltimore “in a fun and magical way.”

10 of the Scariest Books of All Time

Tales of haunted mansions, real-life serial killers, vengeful vampires and more

Five Books: The Best Novels of 2026: The Booker Prize Shortlist, recommended by Rebecca Liu

The six novels shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize, as recommended by judge and Guardian journalist Rebecca Liu