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In 2025, most Americans read fewer than four books.

In 2025, most Americans read fewer than four books.

By Brittany Allen | January 5, 2026

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

By James Folta | December 19, 2025

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Meet the cool new magazine that’s taking the globe by storm.

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The year’s best literary podcasts.

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