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Alan Jacobs, a professor of humanities at Baylor University and the author of “The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction,” said to start with an old favorite if you’re out of practice.
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Alan Jacobs, a professor of humanities at Baylor University, advises starting with an old favorite book if out of reading practice.
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Alan Jacobs
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{
    "date": "2025-08-29",
    "person": "Alan Jacobs",
    "organization": "Baylor University"
}
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Reading Education Advice
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September 30, 2026 at 6:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 6:01 AM (2 weeks ago)

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How to Read More Regularly
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https://nytimes.com/2025/08/29/well/reading-tips-habit.html

A recent study shows a 40% drop in Americans reading for pleasure. This article offers practical tips from librarians and academics on how to cultivate a regular reading habit, emphasizing the health benefits of reading.

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