The Reading Journal

History's most important technology will surprise you

How 4000 years ago a group of Canaanite turquoise miners changed human culture forever.

Rebel,Rebel: Reading as an Act of Defiance

Why are book bans *still* a thing? Because knowledge is power. And power is dangerous to the status quo.

The Value of Reading Outside Your Comfort Zone

Why might we spend time reading books that bring no joy, that put us to sleep, that actively piss us off? Because sometimes the things we hate can teach us new things, connect us to others, or shape us in our opposition to ideas or form.

Oprah, Reese, and the problem with popular "book club picks"

Taking a closer look at the tradeoffs in celebrity book endorsements. Are their recommendations the only ones that count?

Read a Book: It'll Cure What Ails You

The Reading Cure is available at your local independent book store or library. Ask friends, clerks, or librarians for recommendations before taking the Reading Cure.

Book Industry News Readers Need To Know

What's with those weird self-published covers you see on Kindle anyway? And other burning questions about new developments in the book industry.

“In Your 30s, Book Clubs Are The New Bars”

Why are more millennial adults finding themselves drawn to books clubs as they enter their 30s?

Explore a New World: Dive Into The Gulf

Diving into The Gulf immerses you into a whole new world of marine biology, native cultures, unique ecosystems, colonial trade, sport fishing, sea birds, an endless list of surprising and fascinating delights.