Reading, decoded
Articles about books worth reading — and what to read next.
August 28, 2026
Inside 2000 years of Mayan literature: Themes, Story, and Who Should Read It
A chronological survey of Mayan literature, covering two thousand years, from the earliest hieroglyphic inscriptions to later works using…
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August 27, 2026
Inside Love, work, and play: Themes, Story, and Who Should Read It
"Why is life worth living? What makes actions right or wrong? What is reality and how do we know it? The Brain and the Meaning of Life…
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August 26, 2026
Exploring The Joshua files
When his father is reported murdered in Mexico, supposedly by the husband of his lover, thirteen-year-old Josh refuses to believe it and…
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Screens: A Reader's Guide
"Media screens—film, video, and computer screens—have increasingly pervaded both artistic production and everyday life since the 1960s. Yet…
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Inside The Jewish people, the Holy Land, and the state of Israel: Themes, Story, and Who Should Read It
"Over forty years have passed since the 1965 Second Vatican Council's groundbreaking declaration Nostra Aetate, which promoted an ongoing…
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Exploring Politics and the imagination
"In politics, utopians do not have a monopoly on imagination. Even the most conservative defenses of the status quo, Raymond Geuss argues,…
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August 22, 2026
Why You Should Read Diamond Ruby
In early twentieth century Brooklyn, Ruby endures many hardships including the flu epidemic, the death of family members, and even…
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Why You Should Read Building classroom success
Resource added for the Paraeducator (Instructional Assistant) program 105222.
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August 20, 2026
About faces: physiognomy in nineteenth-century Britain and Books Like It
When 19th century Londoners looked at each other, what did they see, and how did they want to be seen? Sharrona Pearl reveals the way that…
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August 19, 2026
Exploring Jumping Jenny
Jenny's love of jumping helps raise money during her school's fundraiser.
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August 18, 2026
Why You Should Read The Elijah door
A little help from the rabbi on Passover ends a feud between the Lippas and the Galinskys.
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August 17, 2026
Investigating eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating): A Reader's Guide
"Provides information about eating disorders, including treatment, diagnosis, history, medical advances, and true stories about people with…
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