In 2023, Texas passed a law aimed at improving K-12 students’ reading. In part, it called for a required reading list to spell out “at least one literary work to be taught in each grade level.” An initial list named about 300 texts – many of them from the Bible. The Texas State Board of Education then cut the…
As part of The Guardian’s “what we’re reading” series, we would like to hear about the books you’ve particularly enjoyed this month. Have you read a book in recent weeks – fiction or non-fiction – that you’d recommend? Tell us all about it below. Share your recommendations You can get in touch by filling in…
There’s nothing better than settling into a good book with the sound of waves nearby, and today’s reading tablets will make it easier than ever to bring an entire library to the beach this summer. These devices combine glare-free displays, marathon battery life, and user-friendly interfaces for those long sessions in the bright sunlight. Our…
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority Amazon rarely undercuts its own products, but when the company quietly slipped a caveat into the FAQ for its new Colorsoft Kindle, it made one thing abundantly clear: if you care about crisp, black-and-white reading, buy something else. As someone who still acts like they’ll earn a pizza party if…
Ask me what I’m reading at any given moment and I’ll probably rattle off at least three titles, not to mention comics and the occasional textbook I may also be chipping away at in the background. Reading multiple books simultaneously might sound chaotic (at least, people always tell me it is), but there is a…
Chilly mornings that turn into warm days don’t call for whole house heating, however, Space heaters make a big difference in such situations. These mighty warming machines can save you on energy costs during cooler months. However, space heaters, convenient as they are, also pose a bigger fire hazard than vents and radiators and should be used…
