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Reading and Memory. Can Reading Improve Memory?

When it comes to improving our brain function, reading is always one of the top choices recommended by specialists. Whether it’s for better general knowledge, mental well-being or memory enhancement, reading is an amazingly beneficial activity. While we are all aware of the reading benefits and we all struggle to find more time for reading,

14 of the Best Book Apps for Kids

Keeping our children away from their phones and encouraging them to bury themselves in the pages of a book seems to be one of the biggest challenges we face as parents. While it’s easy to understand why smartphones and mobile devices, in general, have such an impact on their lives even from early years, considering

How to Delete a Goodreads Account

While a couple of years ago it probably would have been rather inconceivable for many to even consider getting rid of their Goodreads account, things have changed quite a bit in recent years. As more and better alternatives appear on the market, Goodreads seems to be left behind in favor of more modern solutions for

85 Questions for Book Lovers and Steamy Conversations

Reading in itself is mainly an activity we do alone, but sharing our experience, the thoughts and questions we have about the books with others can bring a new level of understanding and appreciation for the reading material. By asking the right questions about books, we can have deep and meaningful conversations with our loved

What Is a TBR List? How to Create and Organize a TBR Pile

Even though we’re all perfectly aware of the numerous benefits reading has on our health and state of mind, we also know how tough it is sometimes to move on from one book to another. That is why it is always a good idea to have a TBR list in order to avoid the treacherous

How to Declutter Books the Right Way

Being a book lover comes with many advantages for your body and mind. From stress relief to more knowledge and being an overall better human being, reading can literally change our lives for the better. It does however come hand in hand for most of us with owning a lot of books, which at some

13 Best Apps For Book Lovers In 2023

While maybe just a couple of years ago it would have been hard to imagine a way to combine reading with smartphone use, nowadays the two go hand in hand. We certainly live interesting times and even though reading is a habit that was unchanged for thousands of years, modern times require us to adapt

What Is a Reading Slump and How To Get Out of It

As readers, or book lovers, we know the huge number of benefits our hobby has on our mental and physical health. But we also know just as well how stressful and mentally tiring it can be to be in a reading slump. Learning how to get out of a reading slump is essential for all

100 Generic Book Club Questions For Any Book

If you’re into reading, you probably already know that joining a book club comes with a series of benefits and adds a great deal of extra value to your hobby. While book clubs can be quite different from one another, depending on their size and purpose, the one thing they have in common is that

6 Best Book Tracking Spreadsheets for 2023

We all know that part of being a successful reader has a lot to do with how well we manage to organize our reading habits. Whether we read for pleasure or because we need to learn, being organized is absolutely essential in order to optimize our time spent reading. While some still use the pen

How To Take Notes From A Book

Learning how to take notes while reading a book is one of the most efficient ways to understand a book and improve your learning skills. And that’s because reading something for 2 hours doesn’t mean you paid attention to everything you’ve read during that time. Often, our minds like to wander even when reading. It’s