DOES IT SEEM that reading a book is an old-fashioned practice for many young people? One that has given way to alternative, less-wordy pastimes like texting and tweeting? In actuality, young Americans are more likely to read a book than…

THE LIBRARY OF Michigan recently announced the 2014 Michigan Notable Books – 20  books celebrating Michigan people, places and events. “Michigan is rich in talented writers, history, and resources,” said State Superintendent Mike…

YOU DON’T NEED to wait at the docks for the latest installment of Charles Dickens’s Old Curiosity Shop. But what if your iPhone could recreate the excitement — and convenience — of reading a novel in serial form? Check out a new app…

Today, Amazon.com released its list of the Top 20 Most Well-Read Cities in America. The company compiled sales data of all book, magazine and newspaper sales in both print and Kindle format since January 1, 2011. According to that…