Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.

The frenzy of the holidays is almost behind us and 2026 is just around the corner. For many, using the new year to set goals and resolutions is a time-honored tradition. Some of you may join a gym or ...

The State of the Church research shows that weekly Bible reading among U.S. adults has increased to 42% in 2025, up 12 points from a 15-year low in 2024 Young adults are driving this surge, with ...

Timothy Shanahan, a professor emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago, has spent his career evaluating education research and helping teachers figure out what works best in the classroom. A ...

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young girl studying and listening to music on the laptop sitting on the floor of the living room at home Juliana Belo Gutierrez/iStockphoto / Getty Images/iStockphoto Preteens using increasing amounts ...

New research from University College London and the University of Florida suggests that the number of people in the U.S. who read for pleasure is declining Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial ...

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(WXYZ) — As students return to class this fall, a new study shows Americans are reading for enjoyment far less than they used to. Researchers say the drop is ...

Reading for pleasure in the U.S. fell 40% over two decades, the study found. Fewer Americans are opening a book for fun each day, with reading for pleasure in the United States down 40% over the past ...

Researchers fear the reading decline reflects how many Americans have less and less leisure time. “Reading for pleasure, among other forms of arts participation, is a health behavior,” said one author ...

From 2003 to 2023, the share of Americans who read for pleasure fell 40 percent, a sharp decline that is part of a continuing downward trend. By Maggie Astor Any reader knows the unique delight of ...