Good books are like a holiday
You have to read your textbooks but if you are horrified at the thought of reading for pleasure, check out what a good read will do for you – it may change your mind.
Reading relaxes
Biographies, histories, tracts on economics and other non-fiction fare will give new ideas and provide that extra polish of education. But when you pick up a novel, you’re transported instantly to a strange planet, a time in the past or another life. A good novel is as good as a holiday.
Books empower
A study by the US National Endowment for the Arts found that people who read for pleasure are more likely to visit museums and attend concerts, and almost three times as likely to do volunteer and charity work. This suggests that reading encourages us to take an active part in the world around us.
Books mean a better future
An international study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development revealed that kids who love reading have an advantage over those who don’t read but have well-educated parents in good jobs.
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