Is Novel Reading a Waste of Time? Aftenposten in Conversation with Alexandra Effe and Kari Spjeldnæs
In December 2025, Aftenposten interviewed Alexandra Effe and Kari Spjeldnæs about the benefits of reading fiction.
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LCE research on theories on potential cognitive benefits of novel reading was recently featured in Aftenposten under the title “Is novel reading a waste of time?” (original in Norwegian “Er skjønnlitteratur bortkastet tid?”).
If you are interested in learning more, contact Alexandra Effe.
Published Dec. 16, 2025 3:41 PM
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