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10 Visually Striking Bookstores From Around The World

Some time ago we posted a video version of this post, so we decided to add the image gallery version of it for those of you who would rather prefer looking at pretty pictures instead. So, let the delicious image candy marinate before your eyes. Argosy Bookstore, New York, NY Bauman Rare Books, Philadelphia, PA […]

100 Majestic Libraries Every Book Lover Should See

For those of you who have the opportunity to travel the world and visit exotic new lands, here is an updated version of our most beautiful libraries list. Even if you can’t travel to all these places, think of this image gallery as a digital trip around the world. This time around we aimed to […]

How to Stop Skimming While Reading (Explained!)

You probably know someone out there who is in a perpetual state of information overload. The main side effect of this is the inability to properly comprehend and remember the information that reaches them through their many digital devices, and that often results in the practice commonly known as skimming.  Perhaps you are even one […]

Note Taking

How And When To Take Notes

Notes are an integral part of the reading process, and they naturally help one remember details that they otherwise would not be able to at a later time. While notes can be beneficial, the most common problem is taking too many of them! Some college students seemingly copy a professor’s lecture and highlight, underline, and […]

Inspiring Bookstores

The Most Inspiring Bookstores of The World [VIDEO]

Continuing with our series on worldly wonders on all that is reading related, we now bring you another fine addition featuring some of the most awe inspiring bookstores of the world. Share this post:   More Resources: Attend a live speed-reading course in your city Register for an online speed-reading course

National Reading Month

Iris Celebrates National Reading Month

Book lovers rejoice! It’s national reading month! To celebrate the month, here are some reading-related resources that you may find helpful during the month of March: Reading Challenge: Can You Read a Book a Day for 30 Days? Video: Speed Reading 101 Article: 7 Steps To Maximize Comprehension Free Speed Reading Tool: AccelaReader Video: The Most […]