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woman with book on her lap at Barnes & Noble store caption ' Barnes and nobles gotta hate us blank who don't buy anything just treat it like a public library and aimlessly float thru the store collecting books, finding a lil corner to sneak away to and drinking ur starbies til it's time for them to close' (l) Barnes & Noble Bookseller's store building with sign (c) man speaking in front of tan wall (r)

‘Pleaseeee DON’T put the book back’: Former Barnes and Noble worker issues PSA for customers who read in the store

'We actually don't mind that you hang around for as long as you want.'

On Oct 28, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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young woman reading a book and enjoying a glass of wine.

‘Like why does a bar always have to be a place to get wildly drunk. Can’t we just chill?’: TikToker reads at bar, sparking debate

'If I saw someone at a bar reading I would think, ‘damnit I should’ve brought my book.''

On Jun 21, 2022 by Braden Bjella

Internet Culture

10 literary journalism classics that should be on your reading list

Go on, get cultured.

On Mar 18, 2019 by Marisa Losciale

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Here’s how you can double (or triple) your reading speed this year

Here are the best books for your brand new Kindle

Or just any Kindle owner, really.

On Dec 26, 2017 by Marisa Losciale

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Weep for American literacy as you read about the most popular Kindle books of all time

How many of these can you guess?

On Nov 15, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech

Here’s how to read 300 books in a year

Finally follow through on that New Year's resolution.

On Nov 15, 2017 by The Daily Dot Bazaar

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This app lets you read entire books in minutes so you can ace your lit class

Get key takeaways from your reading list, straight to your phone.

On Apr 26, 2017 by The Daily Dot Bazaar

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Let this little astronaut light up your bedtime reading

This brave explorer will help you see in the dark.

On Apr 11, 2017 by Colette Bennett

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Elevate your books to an art form with these superhero shelves

Your books will always be safe in the care of a caped warrior.

On Mar 7, 2017 by Colette Bennett

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Catch Amazon’s discounts on Kindle models while it lasts

Read your heart out.

On Feb 7, 2017 by Colette Bennett

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1984 is still #1 on Amazon’s best-selling books a week after the inauguration

Make America Read Again.

On Jan 27, 2017 by Amanda Booth

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‘Reading’ might make you more attractive online

Listing 'books' as an interest could lead to more dating app matches.

On Jun 17, 2016 by Jaya Saxena

IRL

The right to read anonymously is in danger

Think you’re reading this article? Nope. It’s reading you.

On Apr 4, 2016 by J.M. Porup

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Why ebooks will simply never replace the real thing

It's all about permanence.

On Feb 21, 2016 by Rachael Berkey

Tech