One study even showed that reading books helps us live longer. But, to be honest, while I’m gratified to know that my favorite activity is good for me, I don’t really care that it’s healthy.

You can argue it either way, but for some (if not many) of us, reading means the printed physical page (e-books don’t qualify).

rarely convey the excitement of reading a book that genuinely surprises you. Perhaps a better introduction to a title is no introduction—a friend saying “trust me,” for instance. A great ...

At night, I read a book. Sometimes it’s a poetry collection I can finish in an evening. Sometimes it’s a memoir or a thick, juicy novel that will carry me through a week or two. Often it’s ...