Reading

Need book recommendations? From novels to poetry to non-fiction, New York City subway commuters share their favorite reads.

Jenn Lim, CEO of Delivering Happiness, recommends “Inward” for anyone young at heart, in mind and in spirit.

This Cheshire book shop was opened during the pandemic to give young adults with special needs the ability to gain meaningful job experience.

Maura Cook from the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut explains how they are working to spread accessibility to books around the state.

Daisy Torres is a local teacher, author and mom. Hear her debut children’s bilingual book, I’ll See You on the Bridge: Te Veré en el Puente

Connecticut teacher and author Daisy Torres reads her book, I’ll See You on the Bridge: Te Veré en el Puente

Hartford Yard Goats pitcher Nate Harris reads Aidan the Wonder Kid Who Could Not Be Stopped, a story written by local author Colleen Brunetti!

Hartford Yard Goats pitcher Nate Harris reads Aidan the Wonder Kid Who Could Not Be Stopped, a story written by local author Colleen Brunetti!

A group of heavily armed men were refusing to comply with police Saturday morning in Massachusetts, prompting Interstate 95 to be closed and a shelter-in-place order for residents of Wakefield and Reading, police said.

Connecticut author and illustrator Chase Taylor reads his book The Letter Critters with CT LIVE’s Taylor Kinzler.

Connecticut author and illustrator Chase Taylor reads his book The Letter Critters with CT LIVE’s Taylor Kinzler.

Business books may be able to explain why it’s important to leverage diverse perspectives, but they tend to be too model-driven to adequately reflect the complexities of the real world. For those insights, especially if you’re in a management position, reach for works of fiction.

Making too many spelling mistakes (in emails, texts, DMs, presentations) can make you look less smart in the eyes of your boss or peers. Here are some of the most commonly misspelled words, along with tips on how to get them right the first time.

“The Dauntless Chronicles” was written by Willow Wren and Anthony Olmo.

Last year was the best-selling year for U.S. print books in the last decade according to the NPD Group. The market research company reported growth in every category when compared to 2019. In 2020, juvenile fiction grew by 18 million sales with adult non-fiction increasing by more than 14 million.

For books, it’s been a banner year. At RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, they’ve certainly noticed an increased interest from regular and new readers. “The phones were insanely crazy. We were running up and down the stairs, filling orders, shipping, and curbside pickup,” said Lori Fazio, chief operating officer of RJ Julia Booksellers. In the beginning months of the...

Research shows that students who struggle to develop good reading skills often fall behind. Lawmakers and advocates to making sure that a reading curriculum is developed that is research or science based.

Research shows that students who struggle to develop good reading skills often fall behind in school. Lawmakers and advocates believe every child has the right to read.  “Children have to be taught to read by third grade and that’s the cliff point,” Sen. Doug McCrory said.  McCrory, who chairs the education committee, an educator and a member of the...

Ted Koppy reads Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré. Story by Anika Aldamuy Denise, Illustrated by Paola Escobar

Ted Koppy reads Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré