1. READING REDUCES STRESS. In 2009, scientists at the University of Sussex in the UK assessed how different activities lowered stress by measuring heart rate and muscle tension. Reading a book or newspaper for just six minutes lowered people’s stress levels by 68 percent—a stronger effect than going for a walk (42 percent), drinking a …

Elon Musk’s is a classic sci-fi trilogy. Jeff Bezos’s is an understated novel by a British Nobel laureate. Ask whatever smart and successful person you want, and they’ll all be able to tell you about the one book that utterly changed their thinking or the direction of their lives — the singular title that shaped …

Fairy princesses, familial bonds, and touching memoirs are ready to hit your bookshelf next month. Gods, fairy princesses and familial bonds populate the landscape of March’s new books, while politically-charged topics like immigration, trans activism, and women’s healthcare comprise some of the month’s must-reads. Here, 18 books to help you spring into the new season. …

We all have our favorite children’s books that have shaped who we are. Even highly successful people can appreciate the enduring impact various childhood stories have had on their lives. Here are the 12 best and most influential children’s books, according to some highly successful people. ‘THE HARRY POTTER’ SERIES BY J.K. ROWLING A series …

Looking at the remote village of Mundal in Fjærland, Norway, you would immediately be charmed by the enchanting waterfront wooden houses, towering mountains, and impressive glaciers. But the biggest draw for visitors just might be its reading material. The cute bokbyen—Norwegian for “booktown”—prides itself on the many used bookstores scattered around, but they’re no ordinary …