Reading a book is like going for a walk, taking a journey in to the unknown. They say that reading makes you smarter, this is true but, reading is more. Reading is living, loving, hating, laughing, crying and growing. Every book I read, every page I turn and every word I read makes me better. I’ve always loved reading, but lately my interest has been growing.
When you don’t enjoy reading, I think your doing something wrong. I don’t know what, maybe you should try a different book, get to know your genre, change your mindset. I don’t know, but in this post, I am going to try to change the way you (whoever you may be) look at reading.
Proven facts of reading :
- It makes you smart! Yeah I know it’s a cliché, but it’s true. Even if you just learn the meaning of a new word, that’s more than you knew before taking on the book.
- Reduces stress. Even if it doesn’t take away your problems it helps you forget about them for a while.
- It improves your memory.
- Improves focus and concentration.
- You get to live more lives than non readers.
Now how to get started?
- Choose a comfy setting.
- Get all of your tools. (coffee, book, pillow, snacks)
- Choose an entertaining book, read reviews before hand. Ask people. Choose a book with good comments.
- Sign up on Goodreads. Use the site to find books in the specific genre that you are interested in. Rate books. Read reviews. Write reviews. Get social.
- Take your time!
“A book is a gift you can open again and again” -Garrison Keiller
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