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05/24/2026

Larry brought some sunshine to Open Door Books! 😻

Sunny picking up some reading material at Open Door Books 📕

05/23/2026

The Mayor Sunshine Larry stopped by Open Door Books today. 😻

04/21/2026

What was itttttttttt

04/18/2026

Reading has profound effects on stress reduction and longevity. According to psychology, spending just six minutes a day immersed in a book can lower cortisol levels by 68%, outperforming music or walking in calming the nervous system.

Reading engages the brain while simultaneously promoting relaxation. Psychologist says focused attention on a narrative diverts mental resources from stressors, reducing emotional reactivity and promoting a sense of calm. According to psychology, this brief but consistent practice activates reward pathways, improving mood and cognitive function.

Research also links regular reading to longer life expectancy. Psychologist says individuals who read consistently live 23% longer, according to a 12-year longitudinal study. According to psychology, reading strengthens neural connections, improves vocabulary, enhances empathy, and supports mental resilience, all of which contribute to healthier aging.

Psychologist says integrating daily reading into life is a simple and effective strategy for emotional and physical well-being. According to psychology, even a few minutes each day helps regulate stress, promote cognitive growth, and enhance overall health, demonstrating that reading is not just entertainment, it is scientifically supported brain and body therapy.

03/18/2026

John Ring, owner of Open Door Books lost a family heirloom ring in downtown Bath today. It is gold with an oval top and filigree on the sides. It’s very special as it was brought over from Ireland by my great great grandfather. Please call 207-751-9061 if found. Offering a reward.

12/28/2025

Neuroscience research show that reading physical books engages the brain differently than reading on screens. When you read a printed book, multiple brain systems work together at once. Along with language processing areas, the brain activates regions responsible for spatial awareness, sensory integration, and memory mapping. The feel of the pages, the weight of the book, and the physical location of text all provide cues that help the brain organize information more effectively.
Studies have found that readers of physical books demonstrate better comprehension and stronger long term memory retention compared to screen readers. One reason is reduced cognitive load. Screens often encourage scrolling, multitasking, and skimming, which keeps the brain in a shallow processing mode. Physical books promote sustained attention, allowing the prefrontal cortex to focus deeply without constant external stimulation.
Memory formation is also influenced by spatial context. When reading a printed book, the brain creates a mental map of where information appears on the page. This spatial encoding strengthens recall because memory is linked not just to words, but to physical position and sensory experience.
Psychology research also shows that screen reading increases mental fatigue. Blue light exposure and rapid visual shifts strain attention networks and interfere with emotional regulation. Physical books support slower reading rhythms, which help the nervous system remain calm and receptive.
This does not mean digital reading is useless. It is efficient and accessible. But when it comes to deep learning, emotional engagement, and lasting memory, the brain consistently benefits more from physical books.
The medium matters because the brain learns best when attention is grounded, focused, and embodied.

12/27/2025

Excellent advice✨✨

12/16/2025

08/24/2025

After the death in July of their father, Dan Pelzer, at the age of 92, John and Marci Pelzer discovered something extraordinary in his things — a very long list of every book he had ever read. In total, from 1962 to 2023, he read a staggering 3,599 books. The list of all the titles is a book in itself: 109 pages long, single-spaced.

Dan borrowed almost all his books from the Columbus Metropolitan Library. When the library staff heard about Dan’s list, they decided to share it on social media and made Dan’s title collection available as its own list that the library says people have been checking out.

“People are intentionally going up to the displays,” Columbus Metropolitan Library CEO Lauren Hagan told CBS News. “The traffic to the social media post is in the millions.” https://cbsn.ws/45PP531