Don't Rush It

Sometimes a quick read really is what you need...
But if you want to understand, slow down.

Against a background where Amazon reports they're now selling more e-books than hard covers, comes a contrarian point of view...
Slow reading isn't a problem, it's a movement.

Proponents say slow, close or deep reading encourages people to savor the written word, not on a screen, but on a page and often read aloud. Although there isn’t much formal research on whether it helps students do well in school or later in life, proponents say slow reading makes a world of difference... Particularly for readers in search of an author's voice, or writers in search of their own... Like the students attending the University of New Hampshire's annual summer Writers Academy.

Audio Embed: BBC, PRI & WBUR's Here & Now 7/21/10, Host: Deborah Becker.