Bridging the Gap: College Reading, 13th edition

Build the reading skills needed for college success

Develop the confidence and strategies required for academic reading with Bridging the Gap: College Reading. Designed for Developmental Reading courses, this trusted text helps students strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical reading skills through a carefully scaffolded approach that builds on existing knowledge and experience.

As the advanced title in the acclaimed Smith/Morris series, Bridging the Gap guides learners from foundational reading skills to more complex academic texts, helping them make meaningful connections between readings, personal experiences, and the world around them. Through engaging content and extensive practice opportunities, students learn to approach college-level reading with greater confidence and independence.

The 13th Edition continues the proven instructional approach that has supported generations of learners while introducing updated readings, contemporary topics, and relevant examples that reflect today's college experience. Readings from respected sources such as The Associated Press and the Los Angeles Times model effective writing and critical analysis, while Lexile measures help students and instructors select texts at appropriate levels.