(from thepsychologist.bps.org.uk) "Journal ist Ferris Jabr\, author of the excellent Scientific Mind article &lsquo\; The reading brain in the digital age&rsquo\;\, thinks that magazines matte r. He describes them as &lsquo\;chimeras&rsquo\;: &lsquo\;As physical obje cts\, magazines are larger than the average paperback book\, offering a ge nerous canvas for words and images\, which means more opportunities for vi sual landmarks that help people establish a sense of progress in a text an d remember where in the publication they read something. Because they prio ritise visual aesthetics throughout their pages\, not just on the covers\, magazines create a highly sensory reading experience\, which improves mem ory. And because they are generally not regarded as permanent fixtures for the bookshelf &ndash\; because we bend\, fold\, rip\, clip them without m uch concern &ndash\; they encourage sharing and social reading.&rsquo\;"\n
Explore the magazine collection at Emmet O'Neal Library. \; We have a large and varied collection of magazines on the second floor and th ey are available for checkout! \; Prefer the digital experience? Downl oad the Flipster app and read on your mobile device (requires a valid libr ary card). \;
\nThe Genre Reading Group selects topics and reade rs select their own book within the topic. \; Reading choices are shar ed and discussed in a roundtable format. \; For more information\, con tact Holley at 205.445.1117 or \;h wesley@eolib.org. \;
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