The Brain on Books Reading works on the mind in ways that few other activities can. Each page requires focus on words and their meaning, which strengthens the brain like steady training builds muscle.

When people hear "read every day," they often imagine powering through a 400-page novel before bedtime. But daily reading ...

In our anxious, tech-filled world, fewer of us are reading for pleasure. Here’s how to get back in touch with the joy of books.