How to Read on a Budget: Borrow Ebooks!
I have a wonderful problem: my kids read books faster than I can find new ones for them to devour. Last week, we spent an hour in the bookstore, browsing new t...
Category: Words and Technology
How To Follow Blogs After Google Reader Disappears
Next week, big change will come to the Internet, and you should prepare now. On July 1, Google Reader, the tool many word nerds use to follow blogs, will disapp...
How Do E Readers Influence Reading Habits?
Do e readers promote reading? A 2012 study says yes. Learn about the results, and my own "case study" in the post.
How to Use Goodreads: A Guide for Word Nerds
Do you use Goodreads yet? Every word nerd should. My quick suggestions for getting the most out of Goodreads.
Why Parents (including me) Prefer Reading Print Books with Their Children
My youngest child started kindergarten this year, and now he’s bringing home easy readers in a royal blue book sack each night. The books work on high frequenc...
Common Sense Media: A Tool for Families
Precious little eyes and ears I like to keep a very close tab on every book, movie, or game my children see. As technology and media permeate our world, I feel...