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LISTENING TO AUDIOBOOKS IS NOT CHEATING. We all learn and retain information in different ways, and audiobooks are one of many ways to enjoy a good book. Audiobooks are amazing when it comes to multitasking. You can listen to an audiobook while driving, exercising, walking, and so much more. Plus it’s a great way to avoid eye fatigue when you’ve been reading a lot of print or ebooks. If you’re new to audiobooks or don’t know if they can work for you, I recommend starting with a memoir by a celebrity author you admire, like We’re Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union. Alternatively, try a collection of essays or short stories that can be listened to in shorter bursts, like We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby. 6. Mix Up the Genres Singer LM, et al. (2016). Reading across mediums: Effects of reading digital and print texts on comprehension and calibration. DOI: Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time is one of the most famous books in science. It discusses the history of cosmology and its development from Ancient Greece through to the 1980s. 30. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt Lists of must-read biographies almost always include this wonderful book. Mandela started writing this autobiography in prison and finished it right before becoming the president of South Africa. This inspiring story provides a glimpse into the end of apartheid and the blatant inequality in the country. 39. The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of Their Lost World by Steve Brusatte Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Help your child build their vocabulary and develop spelling skills with age-appropriate dictionaries from Oxford children's dictionaries. Children's fiction Samantha Harvey is a beautiful stylist; in Orbital (Cape, Nov) a group of astronauts look down on our fragile Earth. It’s a slim, profound study of intimate human fears set against epic vistas of swirling weather patterns and rolling continents. If you’re looking for interesting books to read, Sapiens should be on your list. It details the development of human beings from the earliest stages until now. The author also shows how our current world systems will banish natural selection and adaptation. 38. Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela Who could offer better recommendation lists than authors, experts, and passionate readers of books on aa topic? Shepherd offers a wide range of book lists, including everything from best YA books about immigration to novels where something queer’s afoot. In the near future, Shepherd will make it possible to sort lists by genre, as well, so you could find books set in China that are romance, nonfiction, YA, or otherwise. Made-For-You on the Spot 11. WhichbookA common enemy of reading goals is the book hangover, or when you finish a great book and can’t find the willpower to move on to the next one. For me, the best way to keep up my reading pace and avoid book hangovers is to constantly change up the genre I’m reading. Just finished an amazing sci-fi series? Follow it up with true crime! Can’t get over the last romance novel you read? Try a funny memoir next! It keeps you on your toes. Even better, it helps you avoid direct comparisons between books in the same genre AND eliminates confusion between similar plot lines or characters. First published in 1936, Dale Carnegie’s classic self-help book has stood the test of time. How to Win Friends and Influence People will teach you straightforward methods to improve your relationships – and as a result, your business and personal lives. 26. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg This reading doesn’t just have to be their reading book, although that’s a great start. Also, reading doesn’t stop once we know all the letters and sounds – read with your child for as long as they will let you. All types of reading are useful – try as many as you can, for example: Mangen A, et al (2013). Reading linear texts on paper versus computer screen: Effects on reading comprehension. DOI: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma – something that virtually everyone experiences to some degree. The Body Keeps the Score unravels the science behind emotional and psychological trauma and offers new paths to recovery. Science and Technology Books You Must-Read 29. A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

Read signs and information boards as you are out and about. These often contain new vocabulary to discuss. Recipes or instructions for craft projects are also great for this and also encourage us to read with accuracy Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business (Corsair, Oct) by Roxane Gay Maybe AI knows the perfect book for you. Readow starts by asking you some simple questions about recent reads and uses technology to pair you with your next great book. 13. What Should I Read Next 14. ReadgeekCengage. (2019). New survey: Demand for “uniquely human skills” increases even as technology and automation replace some jobs [Press release]. Parents of children using Read Write Inc. Phonics may be interested in our home learning kits and flashcards: Read Write Inc. Phonics kits >