Reading is a fact of everyday life. It is inevitable that you use your abilities to read something every day. But, when was the last time that you picked up a book to read for pleasure? Or how about the last time you even thought of reading a book?
Most people read either read required materials for work or school. It's time to encourage people to read more for fun - because there's something to get out of it. Regardless of what format you're reading in, let's band together to inspire others to read more.
Perhaps your lifestyle doesn't allow you to just take a seat and pick up a good book. Maybe you're more of an iPad or eBooks type of person. None of that matters, find a book (any format) and get reading.
Let's talk about the benefits of reading. Not only does reading a novel, memoir, biography, etc. have an impact on your knowledge, but it also stimulates your mind's ability to problem solve and think critically. According to an OECD study done in 2002, reading for enjoyment is more crucial and developmental for a child's academic success, than the economic status of their family. By inspiring younger generations to read a book that interests them, we can help spur the intellectual success of others.
Aside from the mental benefits of reading; a great pride goes along with the completion of a book. Being able to understand the whole story, and piece together information that makes that story more clear is part of the fun. Reading is a form of entertainment that people often forget about; sometimes the best stories are within the pages of books.
Maybe you'd love to start reading again but aren't sure where to start. Start anywhere. Look for books up on Pinterest, read Amazon reviews, ask your friends, your teachers, or your family. Everyone is sure to have that one book they'd recommend to you in a heartbeat. If none of these ideas sound appealing to you go to your local bookstore and just wander around - something will call to you. If you're looking for a community to talk about books with, or just to nurture your love check out https://www.bookofthemonth.com.
So here's to reading a new book, and immersing yourself into a new story. Here's to developing your mind and your spirit. Who knows, maybe you'll stumble across that book that completely changes the way you think about things - it could even change your life.
Sources:
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/10/19/sl...
