Comments on: 50 most interesting facts about books, libraries, and reading https://ebookfriendly.com/most-interesting-facts-books-libraries-reading/ Distraction-free lists, tips, and news for ebook lovers Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:51:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: 50 clever cartoons for people who love books and reading – Ebook Friendly https://ebookfriendly.com/most-interesting-facts-books-libraries-reading/#comment-7521 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:51:27 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144702#comment-7521 […] A 2009 study at the University of Sussex found that reading for just 6 minutes can reduce stress by up to 68%. […]

]]> By: The timeline of libraries to the 21st century (infographic) – Reader Updated https://ebookfriendly.com/most-interesting-facts-books-libraries-reading/#comment-7425 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:11:34 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144702#comment-7425 […] oldest continually operating library in the world was established in the 565 CE in Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt, and has the second-largest […]

]]> By: Literary calendars for 12 months of your exciting reading life! – Ebook Friendly https://ebookfriendly.com/most-interesting-facts-books-libraries-reading/#comment-7276 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 07:57:00 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144702#comment-7276 […] For quotes and fun facts, I used our own lists, including most interesting facts about books and libraries. […]

]]> By: 9 proven ways to focus your distracted mind (infographic) – Ebook Friendly https://ebookfriendly.com/most-interesting-facts-books-libraries-reading/#comment-7269 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:39:44 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144702#comment-7269 […] missing – the 10th effective way to get focused – is reading a book. As most of you know, reading for just 6 minutes can reduce stress by as much as 68%. The stress is something that frustrates the most, resulting in an overwhelming state of […]

]]> By: Smart celebrities and their favorite books (infographic) – Ebook Friendly https://ebookfriendly.com/most-interesting-facts-books-libraries-reading/#comment-7268 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:38:58 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144702#comment-7268 […] Kendall Jenner claims that reading books helps her deal with anxiety. Kim Jisoo, a member of a South Korean girl group Blackpink, reads to relieve stress. It’s no surprise – a study at the University of Sussex found that reading for just 6 minutes can reduce stress by up two thirds. […]

]]> By: 8 tips to keep reading books in the new normal – Ebook Friendly https://ebookfriendly.com/most-interesting-facts-books-libraries-reading/#comment-7264 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:37:46 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144702#comment-7264 […] a skill of escaping into the world of books any time they had a few minutes of spare time. Reading for just 6 minutes can help reduce stress by up to 68%. Just like books helped you survive the lockdown, they can be helpful when you come back to the new […]

]]> By: The evolution of public libraries since 7th century BCE (infographic) – Ebook Friendly https://ebookfriendly.com/most-interesting-facts-books-libraries-reading/#comment-7229 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:23:26 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144702#comment-7229 […] oldest continually operating library in the world was established in the 565 CE in Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt, and has the […]

]]> By: Library Lover’s Month – there are so many ways to celebrate! – Ebook Friendly https://ebookfriendly.com/most-interesting-facts-books-libraries-reading/#comment-7225 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:22:05 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144702#comment-7225 […] Tip: Here are other facts about books and libraries. […]

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