Books like The art of slow reading by Thomas Newkirk

Alan Jacobs shows that reading is thriving in America and offers practical, playful advice to help readers enjoy books without judgment, covering literary fiction, poetry, nonfiction and digital reading.

"Wrapped in the glow of the computer or phone screen, we cruise websites; we skim and skip. We glance for a brief moment at whatever catches our eye and then move on. Slow Reading in a Hurried Age reminds us of another mode of reading--the kind that requires our full attention and that has as its goal not the mere gathering of information but the deeper understanding that only good books can offer. Slow Reading in a Hurried Age is a practical guide for anyone who yearns for a more meaningful and satisfying reading experience, and who wants to sharpen reading skills and improve concentration. David Mikics, a noted literary scholar, demonstrates exactly how the tried-and-true methods of slow reading can provide a more immersive, fulfilling experience. He begins with fourteen preliminary rules for slow reading and shows us how to apply them. The rules are followed by excursions into key genres, including short stories, novels, poems, plays, and essays. Reading, Mikics says, should not be drudgery, and not mere escape either, but a way to live life at a higher pitch. A good book is a pathway to finding ourselves, by getting lost in the words and works of others."--book jacket.

"Scott Foresman Reading Street © 2011 is an all-new comprehensive Reading and Language Arts series for the 21st Century. Reading Street delivers classic and soon-to-be classic literature, scientifically research-based instruction, and a wealth of groundbreaking online experiences for high student engagement. Reading Street Gade 1 Package contains: My Skills Buddy Bookshelf Collection (6-volume package); My Skills Buddy DVD-ROM (electronic Student Edition); Reader's and Writer's Notebook (Student and Teacher's Editions); Reader's and Writer's Notebook CD-ROM; Decodable practice readers (3 volumes); My Skills Buddy Teacher's Edition (13-volume set)."--Pearsonschool.com Web site.

Wade E. Cutler shows readers how to develop fast reading techniques while maintaining comprehension, combining proven strategies with practical exercises to help students, professionals, and lifelong learners triple their speed and unlock faster access to knowledge.