Tag: Reading Habits

Rethinking the Prologue in Modern Storytelling: Does It Really Add Value?

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Open old book with text from prologue and chapter one about autumn and forest

I have a confession: I usually read the prologue—and then promptly forget it exists. By Chapter 3, I’m invested in the story and wondering why we didn’t just start there.

Eat Like a Lady, Read Like a Maniac: 5 Book-Safe Snacks

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Person reading a book titled The Starless Sea while eating a granola bar on a green armchair

Bookaholics have mastered the elite skill of reading and snacking at the same time without losing their place or their dignity. The wrong snack, however, turns a great book into a crumb-filled crime scene. Here are five clean, one-handed snacks that let you keep reading without leaving evidence behind.

The Future of Reading: Trends to Watch in 2026

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Reading in 2026 is about fit, not rules. Readers choose books by mood and time, switch formats freely, and stop forcing themselves to finish what isn't working.