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The Draw of True Crime

For almost as long as there has been a record of human history, there have been people who committed crimes against others. Reading about these...

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The Choice of Non-fiction

There are many genres of books that include non-fiction choices such as biographies, true crime and historical writings. Most people would like to believe that...

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The Stories of Fiction

The majority of books written today are fictional, and they give readers an in-depth story meant to draw them into another place or time. In...

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Vacation reading lists have long been a staple of the education system, and the lists are often long and varied. Educators know the importance of reading and comprehension, so they do their best to ensure students will find at least one book they want to read. It is hardly surprising that many of the books are fictional, and none of them are the dry text books students encounter during the year. Educators know they need to capture the imagination of the younger generation if they are trying to encourage them to continue reading.

Reading for most students is an agonizing chore, and they are often uninterested in the subject matter. Books for them are comprised mostly of facts they need to recall whenever there is a test, so there is little doubt they enjoy their assignments. Many of them are turned off by the prospect of reading, and that is why it is so important to help them find the educational value of books they will enjoy.