Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States, we asked 25 literary luminaries to each pick one book that they believe reflects where American life is headed or speaks to the present in a ...

There's something about summer that makes people want to pick up a good book. Whether it's a novel tucked into a beach bag, a memoir read poolside or a collection of essays enjoyed on a long-haul ...

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If you're in need of a joyful read, we have book recommendations. USA TODAY colleagues share the books that made them laugh.

What should I read next? If only making that decision were simple: Recommendations abound online and off, but when you’re casting about for a new book, especially if you’re coming off the heels of ...

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Americans are reading for pleasure less. Let’s get back in the habit. By Jancee Dunn The staff at my local library are usually a convivial bunch, but when I asked them about a recent report that fewer ...

After decades of stagnating reading performance, American literacy levels have begun to drop, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, a program of the Department of Education.

We asked a bunch of bookworms for their best tips on busting out of a reading slump. Here's what they recommend for reigniting your reading habit. Our editors and experts handpick every product we ...

“Several people have told me lately that they’ve stopped being able to read, echoing my own experience,” author Katherine May confessed in her newsletter recently. Statistics suggest May and her ...