Redeeming the Lost Art of Reading

Reading a book used to be a staple form of enjoyment before the proliferation of internet and mobile phones.

Some experts have sounded out that these new technologies are rewiring our brains as they notably diminish our ability to concentrate and think while inflicting us with social network addictions (think WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).

Before we lose the art of reading a good book for relaxation and you are asking for ten good reasons to re-shift your brain, the following is a list of thirty good reasons to read books from SeriousReading.com to convince you:

1.   Gives knowledge
2.   Improves your brain

3.   Reduces stress

4.   Improves memory

5.   Improves imagination

6.   Develops critical thinking skills

7.   Builds vocabulary

8.   Improves writing skills

9.   Improves communication skills

10. Improves focus and concentration

11. A fruitful hobby

12. Cheap entertainment

13. Motivation

14. Improves health

15. Makes you more empathetic

16. Improves Skills

17. Build self-esteem

18. Portable entertainment

19. Helps you sleep better

20. Learn about another world

21. Socialization

22. Improves creativity

23. Learn at your own pace

24. Lots of choices to choose from

25. Improves morals

26. Learn about your history

27. Save money

28. No side effects of the digital world

29. Makes you smarter

30. Books are better than movies

Click here for 30 Reasons to Read Books.

Now is great time to pick up a book again and re-discover the magic of reading a good yarn or learn something new.