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Reading books is an enjoyable activity, yet many people, particularly adolescents, choose not to engage in it. Have you ever wondered what drives some to pick up a book while others avoid it? A study by Wilkinson et al. (2020) explored this question, focusing on why 15- and 16-year-olds opt for or against reading printed […]
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How do we choose fiction books? What factors influence our choices the most when buying one? Are these factors the same when we buy a fiction book for ourselves or as a gift for someone else? Previously, we talked about a feature that can make a fiction book especially appealing to
You might wonder how reading a narrative on a digital screen differs from reading it on paper when it comes to comprehension. With digital devices becoming increasingly widespread in recent decades, it is worth asking: do digital screens offer a better opportunity for high comprehension of narratives than print—or perhaps
Reading fiction is a pleasurable pastime. Yet, few stories represent socially marginalized groups, and many studies tend to focus on readers from a broad perspective, often overlooking individual differences. This approach can limit our understanding of how literature might support diverse groups. Among these groups, queer individuals present a fascinating population
Stories are intertwined with our daily lives. We share stories about our recent experiences, such as visiting a flower garden with friends, watching movies or TV shows, or even reading fictional narratives. These activities often reflect how we engage with fiction. In this context, it seems that some stories are
We love reading fiction. It allows us to escape reality and become fully immersed in another world. While reading, we often lose track of time, mimic the emotions of the characters, focus intently on the story, and place ourselves in the characters’ shoes. This deep engagement is known as “narrative
The real physical world has limitations that restrict us from fully experiencing it. Fictional worlds do not have these limitations. For example, it is costly to meet people from different cultures face-to-face, and it is impossible to travel through time to converse with people who lived centuries ago. Direct contact
