I have a bad habit of downloading and buying every book that catches my eye, and then never finishing most of them. Thankfully, I recently discovered a reading app that actually motivates me to keep ...

Starting a book and leaving it unread is like an unfaithful lover. Emotional bonds are made with the characters, leading to an abandonment before they reach an ending. But why do readers often find ...

This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. This week, Sophie Vershbow asked English teachers, librarians, writers, and readers when ...