Daly is a proponent of active reading, or paying close attention to the sentences and ideas in the book. "Read with a pen in hand, so you can mark down question you have, sentences you like or ...

While reading and watching movies have their place, the value of reading goes beyond mere entertainment. So, the next time you seek relaxation or an enriching experience, pick up a book and embark ...

To me, active reading has always meant writing directly on the page of a book. The experience is richer when the reader somehow uses her body and makes her own thoughts visible in the same ...

That’s not a bad thing; in fact, it can be a good thing, but it’s not as good as reading a book. Reading is active. It engages us in a deeper way than just watching.

Smithsonian museum educators have curated a list of their top picks for summer reading to keep kids engaged and their ...

A history book is the best “communication” book I’ve ever read. Be an active reader. If you’re going to spend precious time reading a book that will make you a better person, ...

In a vibrant celebration of books, storytelling and the transformative power of literacy, Active Minds Reading Club ...

All the research says reading a book is good for you. Better even than listening to an audiobook or reading one on an e-reader. ... Reading is active; watching TV is passive.

“How To Read A Book” sounds like it could be be a primer for young readers. Instead it’s a primer of a different kind – a roadmap, of sorts, for survival inside a fictional Maine women’s ...