Literary Neuroscience

I’m excited to share that Lori's Book Loft was recently recognized as one of the Top 110 Book Review Blogs of 2020 by Ranked Blogs! This ranking is based on votes from the community and website metrics, so it’s a real honor to be included among such a fantastic group.

If you're new here and wondering where my love for books comes from, I can trace it all the way back to my childhood. I vividly remember standing in line with my mom at the public library, waiting for the doors to open. Every summer, I participated in the Summer Reading Program, where I was encouraged to read and track over 30 books. I often exceeded that goal, and the fun rewards and prizes made it all the more motivating.

Over the years, I’ve received messages from people who were also in similar programs but found themselves reading less as adults. I believe this often happens when we stop challenging ourselves. So, my advice is simple: challenge yourself and find a place where you truly enjoy reading!

Why read? Beyond the enjoyment of a good story, books have incredible benefits: they help improve focus, boost imagination, and reduce stress.

If you're curious about how reading impacts the brain, I highly recommend checking out this video on Literary Cognition and Neuroscience tools.

For anyone looking to stay engaged with books, there are so many fun ways to do so—online quizzes, word puzzles, and local book clubs are great places to start. And don’t forget about the excitement of book presentations, podcasts, and poetry recitals to fuel your reading passion!