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Human Chain of People Help Move A Bookstore, Book By Book
When this independent bookstore had trouble affording expensive moving services, the community showed up in full force to lend a hand.
Growing Up Surrounded by Books Could Have Powerful, Lasting Effect on the Mind
This new study shows that teens who grew up around books had a lot of the same mental capabilities as university students who weren't exposed to books.
Man Saves Ancient Books From Dumpster and, Months Later, Finds Amazing Inscriptions (Podcast)
This guy's shocking dumpster discovery was the beginning of a fascinating chapter in his life—and turned trash into American treasure. Hear The Good News Guru tell...
Man Saves Ancient Books From Dumpster Only to Look Inside Months Later and Find Amazing Inscription
LISTEN to this story here, as told by The Good News Guru, from Friday’s radio broadcast with Ellen K and the GNN founder, on KOST-103.5 — Or, READ the story...
After Tweeting About ‘Worst’ Sales Day, Independent Bookseller is Overwhelmed with Support
This small business owner posted an online plea for support after she experienced the “worst day ever” in sales – and she was shocked by the response.
Basketball Star Purposefully Misses Free Throw So Player Stays in History Books After Untimely Death
Despite his team only maintaining a slight lead during the last quarter, Jordan Bohannon was not willing to break Chris Street's record from 25 years ago.
How an Unassuming Warehouse is Giving Thousands of Books Away For Free: ‘We Encourage Shoplifting’
For 17 years, “The Book Thing” has provided mental nourishment for thousands of city residents. “We encourage shoplifting!”
These Hot Dudes Reading Books Need Help With Hurricane Relief – and We’re Happy to Oblige
These stud muffins are not just handsome and literate – they are also using their good looks to help children affected by Hurricane Irma and Harvey.
Trash Man Creates Free Library Out of 20,000 Books Found in Garbage
This garbage man hated to see all the books in the trash bins of wealthier neighborhoods—so he started salvaging them to create a new library...
Bus Driver Surprises Kids With Hundreds of Books For the Summer
This former school bus driver loved the kids from one Arizona school so much, he brought them a sweet surprise before they left for summer break.
Boy Who Sent 3,500 Comic Books to Soldiers is Rewarded With Best Day Ever
This 9-year-old boy loves comic books so much, he wanted to share his passion with American soldiers – and in return, they gave him...
States to Cut College Costs by Introducing Open Source Textbooks
These two states are moving to slash the astronomical costs of higher education by introducing open source textbooks.
The University System of Maryland awarded mini-grants to 21...
The 10 Motivational Books Used By the World’s Top Achievers
As Buddha once said, “we are what we think”—and positive thinking is an important step in any achievement. Whether in your career or personal life, why...
Library of Congress Names Tot Who Read 1,000 Books Librarian for a Day
Daliyah Arana went to the Library of Congress on Thursday as one of the tiniest and cutest librarians ever.
NFL Player Spends Free Week Giving Books, Reading to Kids
This New England Patriots player could have spent his bye week taking a break from his busy schedule, but instead, he read to children in Georgia.
Boy Spends Allowance on Books For Prison: ‘I’ve Never Seen A Kid With A Heart Like His’
A Tennessee boy used his allowance to give local jail inmates a chance at a better life by creating a library.
Nine-year-old Tyler Fugett told...
Afghan Teacher Pedals Books to Remote Villages on Bicycle (WATCH)
A teacher in Afghanistan turned his bike into a mobile library and cruises the countryside giving kids a chance to read.
Saber Hosseini loads his...
Little Girl’s Books Lost in Fire Replaced by Authors Across America
This little girl's sweetness in the face of tragedy touched the hearts of literature fans on Twitter, so they sent her volumes of love.
Love of Books Lifted Homeless Man From Streets, Now He’s Written One
Exactly one month ago, Good News Network brought you the story of a homeless man who turned his life around by selling books —...
UPDATE: Boy Whose Mailman Gave Him Books, Shares Thousands with Hometown
A 12-year-old boy who didn’t have anything to read just a few months ago has donated 3,500 books to his local library in Sandy,...