What kind of reader are you? Are you quick, casual or slow one?
Do you read to gain knowledge and wisdom or just to obtain scientific power?
What type of books do you prefer to read?
Do you read at a certain time, continuously or whenever you have spare time? What is the best time and place for you to read?
When you read, do you understand what you read at once? or you repeat what you read until you understand it 100%!!!!
You can see some of the interesting references...
https://www.researchgate.net/post/does_reading_books_make_the_reader_smarter/1
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Do_people_still_read_books
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2016/05/20/bill-gates-read-these-5-books-summer/84675556/
Derar Hazim, good day !
...I could not live without books...(I fully agree with Thomas Jefferson, 1815:
"I cannot live without books"
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one."
---- George R. R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons.
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
"The 7 types of book lover.
If you’re a book lover, you’ll relate to these:
1. The Book Thief
2. The Dog-Earer
3. The Serendipity Screamer
4. The Self-Conscious Reader
5. The Did-Not-Finish
6. The Underliner
7. The Reader-of-Things-You’ve-Never-Heard-Of"....
Please, refer to the link for more detail....
http://www.mamamia.com.au/7-types-of-book-lover-are-you-a-dog-eared-reader-a-book-thief/
Derar Hazim, good day !
...I could not live without books...(I fully agree with Thomas Jefferson, 1815:
"I cannot live without books"
Dear Hazim:
I've read books all my life. It's a habit that my mother --who was also a book lover- instilled in me .Encouraged and taught by her, I learned to read at age three .Every Sunday I accompanied my mother to church and when we came back I asked her to buy for me a children's book in the news stand.
Literature has been my favorite genre, but over time scientific and technical books have naturally gained presence.
I've always have had trouble trying to find enough physical space to place the books that I have been piling. I have occasionally discarded books and magazines collections donating them or even placing them on the sidewalk for someone to take them, Later I regretted having got rid of those books and collections !!
Digital technology has been a great improvement for my love of reading , especially for technical literature. Reading a physical book is a much more pleasurable experience, but digital space is unlimited !!
I could qualify me an intense and fast reader. Usually I read at least one book a week on paper and maybe one more in electronic version, in addition to regular reading of newspapers and magazines.
Dear Mr Tahir ,
I must say , I am fast and intense reader ! unfortunately my brain seem to scan keywords (not too good when I read it thoroughly ) .
I read may be to be aware of stuff .
Books/online- Technology , Philosophy and cooking !!!
I prefer reading in the mornings, yep continuously if I like the content.
Sorry , no repeats unless it is a legal paper !!!
Reading books is one of my main ways of entertainment. I like a wide range of book categories: historical (biographies among them), historical fiction, science fiction, adventures, classical of every kind: ancient literature, romantic, realism: Spanish, French, English, Russian.
I enjoy science and technological related books; despite they are read because my job, additionally I feel very comfortable when following descriptions, or deductions, or analysis and synthesis. Of course, when books are well written.
I have moved from hard bound to soft one's. Now pdf format is available, so less of memory consumption while downloading.
https://itunes.apple.com/cz/app/goodreader-pdf-reader-annotator/id777310222?mt=8
I do love books. Especially paper books, even though I do have many e-books and pdfs. Life is just unbearable without books. They are an essential part of what it means being human.
I love reading books for both entertainment and scientific knowledge.However, these days I usually read books related to my Ph.D.research area: Books on face, identity and attributes. When I read books for entertainment, I am a fast reader, but when I read books for scientific knowledge, I am a slow reader, especially ´ Erving Goffman´s´ books.
Dear Hazim Hashim Tahir,
I like reading books. Books I like different, mainly classical literature, as well as historical. Each book has a unique thought. Read the book it is necessary, if only because it is, at least, trains memory, broadens the mind. As a maximum - enhances a person's world view.
Regards, Shafagat
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
"8 Tips To Remember What You Read
By: Dr. Bill Klemm
.......
For all those who missed out on good reading skills, it is not too late. I summarize below what I think it takes to read with good speed and comprehension.
Please, see the link for more detail....
http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/05/14/8-tips-to-remember-what-you-read/
Yes,very much. To me, books are like water for fish. I have a passion for reading books. I have a personal collection of about 1500 hard copies of books and about 150 copies of e-books on management, social sciences and general issues, besides hundreds of soft copies of research papers and teaching cases. When I read a book, I often make a list of points emanating from the concerned book. This knowledge helps me knit my research in an appropriate perspective.
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
"No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting."
---- (Mary Wortley Montagu)
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
---- Joseph Addison
Dear Hazim
Thanks a lot for inviting me to a question where I have to share my own experiences.
I used to read many books mostly technical. However, I may not consider myself as a good book reader as the books I used to read is just needy one. I have identified many books to read but get very less time for it. I also have plan to write some books but todays really very busy with my PhD works which is near to its end.
Hope, after finishing my PhD I will get more time for the both reading and writing.
Regards
Mahamad
I'm old-fashioned and think that reading books is the most glorious pastime that humankind has yet devised.”
― Wisława Szymborska
"Reflections" is a book which contains a lot of encouragement and many truths to ponder. It is a reminder of the importance of the book, it encourages and gives reading a more prominent place in our lives
I come from a family of continuous readers who, whenever we have time, spend time on reading. I do it for various purposes, mostly to gain knowledge although I do have a weakness for space opera and fantasy.
The great poet Al-Mutanabbi has famous poetry :
The most dignified place on earth is a traveller’s saddle And the best companion of all is a book
للمتنبي بيت شعر مشهور في هذا المقام حيث يقول:أعز مكان في الدنيا سرج سابح وخير جليس في الزمان كتاب
Many many people like reading books but the name of the poet is never mentioned in the news of every day.
Last week, reading Trends, a business magazine I came across Ali Ahmed Said, also Adonis, now living in Paris. Trying to make contact to invite him in Afkikker, I could read that he is 86 years old. So impossible.
How it comes that poets can't make up the news of every day.
In volume, I read a majority of academic journal studies. However, I have interests in political history, specifically in US foreign policy and covert actions. This straddles the realm between academia and intellectualism for me. Every once in a while I grab what I term "airport books"- fast paced, easy read fiction with interesting plots. I have an extensive personal library start from the 1890's collection on the history of the roman empire, to psychology, anthropology, sociology, to a very large collection of poetry. In my alternate life (weekends and evenings), I am a published poet.
I admit it. I never read any technical book cover to cover. I mostly scheme through them and read parts that are relevant to my current work. I may read a section, or paper, of interest until I remember wording of it.
This habit of scheme reading is part of my make up. I even scheme read novels.
10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day
When was the last time you read a book or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets, Facebook updates, or the directions on your instant oatmeal packet? If you’re one of the countless people who don’t make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out: reading has a significant number of benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.
1. Mental Stimulation
Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of (or possibly even prevent) Alzheimer’s and Dementia since keeping your brain active and engaged prevents it from losing power. Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy, so the phrase “use it or lose it” is particularly apt when it comes to your mind. Doing puzzles and playing games such as chess have also been found to be helpful with cognitive stimulation.
2. Stress Reduction
No matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other issues faced in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. A well-written novel can transport you to other realms while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions drain away and allowing you to relax.
3. Knowledge
everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to tackle any challenge you’ll ever face.
Additionally, here’s a bit of food for thought: should you ever find yourself in dire circumstances, remember that although you might lose everything else—your job, your possessions, your money, even your health—knowledge can never be taken from you.
4. Vocabulary Expansion
This goes with the above topic: the more you read, the more words you gain exposure to, and they’ll inevitably make their way into your everyday vocabulary. Being articulate and well-spoken is of great help in any profession, and knowing that you can speak to higher-ups with self-confidence can be an enormous boost to your self-esteem. It could even aid in your career as those who are well-read, well-spoken, and knowledgeable on a variety of topics tend to get promotions more quickly (and more often) than those with smaller vocabularies and lack of awareness of literature, scientific breakthroughs, and global events.
Reading books is also vital for learning new languages, as non-native speakers gain exposure to words used in context, which will ameliorate their own speaking and writing fluency.
5. Memory Improvement
When you read a book, you have to remember an assortment of characters, their backgrounds, ambitions, history, and nuances, as well as the various arcs and sub-plots that weave their way through every story. That’s a fair bit to remember, but brains are marvelous things and can remember these things with relative ease. Amazingly enough, every new memory you create forges new synapses (brain pathways)and strengthens existing ones, which assists in short-term memory recall as well as stabilizing moods. How cool is that?
6. Stronger Analytical Thinking Skills
Have you ever read an amazing mystery novel, and solved the mystery yourself before finishing the book? If so, you were able to put critical and analytical thinking to work by taking note of all the details provided and sorting them out to determine “whodunnit”.
That same ability to analyze details also comes in handy when it comes to critiquing the plot; determining whether it was a well-written piece, if the characters were properly developed, if the storyline ran smoothly, etc. Should you ever have an opportunity to discuss the book with others, you’ll be able to state your opinions clearly, as you’ve taken the time to really consider all the aspects involved.
7. Improved Focus and Concentration
In our internet-crazed world, attention is drawn in a million different directions at once as we multi-task through every day. In a single 5-minute span, the average person will divide their time between working on a task, checking email, chatting with a couple of people (via chat, skype, etc.), keeping an eye on twitter, monitoring their smartphone, and interacting with co-workers. This type of ADD-like behavior causes stress levels to rise and lowers our productivity.
When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story—the rest of the world just falls away, and you can immerse yourself in every fine detail you’re absorbing. Try reading for 15-20 minutes before work (i.e. on your morning commute, if you take public transit), and you’ll be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.
8. Better Writing Skills
This goes hand-in-hand with the expansion of your vocabulary: exposure to published, well-written work has a noted effect on one’s own writing, as observing the cadence, fluidity, and writing styles of other authors will invariably influence your own work. In the same way, that musicians influence one another, and painters use techniques established by previous masters, so do writers learn how to craft prose by reading the works of others.
9. Tranquility
n addition to the relaxation that accompanies reading a good book, it’s possible that the subject you read about can bring about immense inner peace and tranquility. Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and bring about an immense sense of calm, while reading self-help books has been shown to help people suffering from certain mood disorders and mild mental illnesses.
10. Free Entertainment
Though many of us like to buy books so we can annotate them and dog-ear pages for future reference, they can be quite pricey. For low-budget entertainment, you can visit your local library and bask in the glory of the countless tomes available there for free. Libraries have books on every subject imaginable, and since they rotate their stock and constantly get new books, you’ll never run out of reading materials.
If you happen to live in an area that doesn’t have a local library, or if you’re mobility-impaired and can’t get to one easily, most libraries have their books available in PDF or ePub format so you can read them on your e-reader, iPad, or your computer screen. There are also many sources online where you can download free e-books, so go hunting for something new to read!
There’s a reading genre for every literate person on the planet, and whether your tastes lie in classical literature, poetry, fashion magazines, biographies, religious texts, young adult books, self-help guides, street lit, or romance novels, there’s something out there to capture your curiosity and imagination. Step away from your computer for a little while, crack open a book, and replenish your soul for a little while.
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-reading-why-you-should-read-everyday.html
Dear Hazim,
Yes, I read books. The bible is one which cannot be forgotten, and others are more eventual. For example, if I consult a scientific book one time, I consult the bible tenths of times.
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
The pleasure of reading is doubled when one lives with another who shares the same books.
------- Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
I always keep reading and apply new things. My office room is full of books, and I breath the smell of books.
Although, most of my time goes for teaching, examining and writing, I try to snatch some minuets for reading, believe me, it is not an easy mission.
Hi Brenda
I am wondering if your speed reading is the same as my scheming. I only try to get the gist of the matter by reading the text fast. The only time when I am through is when I am reading a paper or examining a thesis and of course contractual documents.
This attitude served me well until now. Should I be weary of future?
Dear Arnisa and Arvjen
Once I saw a sticker on a car's rear window which said "Don't follow me, I am lost too". A person who can't live without book must have more to say.
I was expecting you two tell us about Albanian writers. I have read only one book by an Albanian which is Broken April by Ismael Kadare. How his books and the man himself is thought of in Albania.
Probably this is not his best novel. Enlighten us by writing about the contemporaneity Albanian write, preferable those whose books are translated into English.
8 Benefits of Reading (or Ways Reading Makes You Better at Life)
The public library is a phenomenon that to this day I still can’t get over. Free knowledge, for anyone. Literally, anyone. I can’t think of an equivalent other than going to a clothing store, “checking out” an outfit, wearing the outfit and returning it in four weeks, free of charge.
Except books are so much better than clothes.
Recently I’ve been on a huge reading kick, checking out anything I can get my hands on in the library. (I’m writing a guest post on ZenHabits to detail some of the best stuff I’ve found, so more on that later.)
I’ve found that no matter what I read, the act of reading every day has helped me in nearly every aspect of my life. Here are a few of my favorite ways that reading has improved my quality of life, and will definitely improve yours.
1. Enhanced Smarts
Wow, this may be the most obvious statement of the post, right? Well, it turns out that reading helps in almost every area of smarts. Those that read have higher GPA’s, higher intelligence, and general knowledge than those that don’t. In Anne E. Cunningham’s paper What Reading Does for the Mind (pdf version), she found that reading, in general, makes you smarter, and it keeps you sharp as you age.
No matter what you’re wanting to do or become, you can’t do it without more knowledge. Reading is an excellent way to get where you’re wanting to go.
2. Reading reduces stress
When I’m reading a book, my mind shifts gears. Where I might have a had a stressful day, a book can easily distract me. Fiction is fantastic for this. Reading an awesome fiction book is perfect right before bedtime. Though sometimes it’s hard to put the book down if it’s really good. Still, you’ll be relaxed ;)
3. Greater tranquility
Reading can soothe like no other. Given that I’m a pretty high-energy person, reading forces me to sit and be still. This daily act of making myself be quiet and still has been nothing short of miraculous for my anxiety and my “fidgety factor”.
Lisa Bu has a fantastic TED talk about how reading can open you mind. It’s only 6 minutes and well worth a watch.
4. Improved analytical thinking
That’s right, ladies and germs. Cunningham’s studies have found that analytical thinking is boosted by reading. Readers improve their general knowledge, and more importantly are able to spot patterns quicker. If you can spot patterns quicker, your analytical skills receive a boost.
5. Increased vocabulary
It’s no secret that reading increases your vocabulary and improves your spelling, but did you know that reading increases your vocabulary more than talking or direct teaching? Reading forces us to look at words that we might not have seen or heard recently at the pub. In fact, a language in children’s books are likely to be more sophisticated than your average conversation.
Increased vocabulary is especially crucial for bloggers or writers. All successful writers will tell you that in order to write well, you need to read. Every day. You’ll be surprised at the words you start incorporating into your writing.
A beefier vocabulary isn’t just for writers though. Knowing what other people are saying and using the perfect words to convey your feelings is a critical part of being a better human. Better listeners are more successful in life.
(Side note: If you’re concerned with your well-being at previously mentioned pub, you might lay off the more obnoxious terms you’ve picked up.)
6. Improved memory
I have an awful memory. Just ask my fiancee. I usually can’t remember what I’ve eaten for breakfast, let alone things like names and addresses. Yet I’ve been finding that I can remember stuff much easier when I’ve been reading consistently. Do I have any scientific data to match this up? Not really. But I’d say it’s a pretty safe bet that reading has somehow given me memory mojo.
7. Improved writing skills
This isn’t much of a stretch, considering that reading improves vocabulary and critical thinking. I feel like a better writer, as I’m constantly surrounding myself with works from people who are better than me. That’s why English classes in High School make you read “the classics”. That’s why art students learn to copy masterpieces, so they know what creating something incredible should feel like.
The more you read, the better of a writer you’ll become.
8. Help prioritize goals
Many times we’re certain we know what we “really want” in life. Yet I’ve found that activities like reading show me things I didn’t know about myself. My mind will drift to things that I’d really like to do, and it isn’t long that these little lapses in reading start to cycle. The same sort of goals keeps popping into my head, allowing me to see what I really want to do.
For example, I’ve been playing music on a consistent basis, but I’ve always wanted to produce and distribute my own music. As I’ve been reading, I’ve found that song ideas and other general thoughts on music keep popping into my head. It’s my times reading that have really pushed me into giving music a serious go.
When you remove yourself from your work environment, you’ll start to see things that you might really want to do, that you’re not doing yet. Reading gives you a chance for your to wander.
http://lifedev.net/2009/06/reading-makes-you-better/
Dear Ivo, your wife is a saint. Just because of our expensive sins...!
Dear Prof. Dr. Bashkim Mal Lushaj
I understood your message "I agree with Vera too! " ; perfect harmony.
It must be good that you, Miss Vera and Mr Arvjen are totally like minded people and no disagreement between three of you. What a bliss.
French might say three of you in a state of "entente cordiale "
A question for all you book lovers
I admit I have not read 2/3 of books that I have got. The statistics is much worse for books which I wish to read. This gives me a feel of uneasiness. Since most of you are fast and avid readers, thus must not have the same problem.
Do you finish one book before buying (or borrowing) another one? Or you live with same guilt as I do?
Comforting answers please
Good reading can enrich a man. I have absolutely no doubt about this.
Dear Dr. Sirous,
it is my pleasure to be in debate with you and so, difficult to answer you, but I need to say you, in general, until now we are in perfect harmony, It is a bliss! For the future I don't know, but I beleive and hope ...
They can be in debat with you, I am able to say anything more .. Thanks a lot for all! You are welcome to be in contact in any time, becuse you are very able person in lot of fields of our life.
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.
---- John Locke
Do you like reading books? Are you a good reader?
Yes, I like reading - but not only confined to books, but also including journal articles, conference proceedings, whitepapers, datasheets, slide-deck etc. in online / soft-copy or hard-copy. Reading can transform / shape our thinking & action whereby reading is contagious but it is up to us whether we want to be infected i.e. pickup one & read.
Also want to share the following words of wisdom related to reading:
I like books, maybe that I am addicted.
I need and have a lot of them, despite of the internet. For my work I have a lot of non-fiction books, but if I want to be up to date, I have to read also scientific journals.
Besides the newspaper I am reading also a fiction book, and on holidays at least one fiction book is a must!
Reading is essential, and while I love books, I agree with Dr. Fung that reading journal articles, magazines, conference reports, newspapers, etc. are an important part of my reading. Because time is always in short supply (at least it seems so), I listen to books-on-tape (old name) to be able to use my time wisely and yet get to "read" books. My choices include some non-fiction that helps expand my understanding of science/health and I especially like some of the modern 'adventure' books. I am particularly fond of Clive Cussler, some intelligent 'spy' novels, and also enjoy books that have good stories of forensics as part of solving the crimes.
Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.
---Malala Yousafzai
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
When I am reading for research and making notes, I use a cleverly designed curved lap-desk, and I sit up dutifully, mindful of ergonomics and suchlike concepts. When reading for pleasure, I take advantage of the 'recline' in recliner.
Guy Gavriel Kay
Dear Hazim,
Dear All,
Is it a poetic question? Of course, a brainworker – researcher or teacher – must be a cultivated even highly cultivated man/woman. Without reading nobody can be cultivated. Unfortunately, there are these days too many professional barbarians. They are culturally illiterates with scientific degrees.
Dear Maria,
I have not needed Thomas Jefferson's example. Reading books, loving reading arrived almost with the milk of my mother.
Dear András.
Indeed. I agree with you. In a household that has bookshelves, reading habits prevail and it becomes a family habit since birth. Mothers that read to their siblets educate their minds, and this should transmit to future generations.
I have become an eager «bookyvorous» mind, since childhood. Also, I should think that being the only girl in a family of boys helped a lot to my habit, because I was often left alone or in search of quiet pleasurable peace, away from the boys' noisyness...
Yes, dear Eraldo. this quiet pleasurable peace that we obtain from reading a book, even in the noisiest environments, often elevates our mind to different thought navigations. (One more positive aspect of reading ! )
While talking about books, a number of years ago I heard a talk about "Science in Fiction" and not "Science Fiction." The speaker defined it as a fictional book which included a good amount of science in writing, where you actually learned some concepts or ideas as you read the book. I have found a few fiction books with some good science, but I am sure that I am missing some of the best. So how about it - can anyone give me authors and titles of some books that have good science content in a fictional story?
Dear Maria,
Yes, you are right, family customs highly influence the children’s behaviour. But this needs the former education of the parents. My first independent earning was my university stipend and so I spent it for books and not for wines, beers and cigarettes like many of my student peers. Unfortunately my bookshelf was too small thus I stored my books in the drawer for bed linen. I bought some old books in second-hand bookshops (in Hungarian antikvárium) and so that drawer had a fascinating old book scent.
I like reading, but not a quick reader. In my young days, I mostly read classic novels of worldwide fame in Japanese translation, and these days I like to read science books written in English by top scientists or science writers. My favorite quotes about reading are:
"I cannot remember the books I've read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me." ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Information is not knowledge, and knowledge is not wisdom. Reading - even browsing - an old book can yield sustenance denied by a database search. Patience is a virtue, gluttony a sin." ― James Gleick
Dear Mr Tahir !
I want to think I am good reader @ times intense. Reading for eg: Technology books (my Dad started @ young age) , other topics I do , condition to- me relating to it .
Unfortunately , I have gotten used to online material (preference- Sorry) and books.
Certainly , awareness of issues is the advantage , fiction (may be distant reality !!!)
Yes, I am an avid reader. I believe that by reading books we can promote or improve our scholarship. Not only reading, I always strive to capture significant high spots in the book in deep memory . In Sanskrit , we say " Pusthakam Masthaka Bhushanam" ( translates to " Books adore the Brain"
Here are 10 Reasons Why You Should Read More Books:
1. To Develop Your Verbal Abilities
Although it doesn’t always make you a better communicator, those who read tend to have a more varied range of words to express how they feel and to get their point across. This increases exponentially with the more volumes you consume, giving you a higher level of vocabulary to use in everyday life.
2. Improves Your Focus and Concentration
Unlike blog posts and news articles, sitting down with a book takes long periods of focus and concentration, which at first is hard to do. Being fully engaged in a book involves closing off the outside world and immersing yourself into the text, which over time will strengthen your attention span.
3. Readers Enjoy The Arts and Improve The World
A study done by the NEA explains that people who read for pleasure are many times more likely than those who do not to visit museums and attend concerts, and almost three times as likely to perform volunteer and charity work. Readers are active participants in the world around them, and that engagement is critical to individual and social well-being.
4. It Improves Your Imagination
You are only limited by what you can imagine, and the worlds described in books, as well as other peoples views and opinions, will help you expand your understanding of what is possible. By reading a written description of an event or a place, your mind is responsible for creating that image in your head, instead of having the image placed in front of you when you watch television.
5. Reading Makes You Smarter
Books offer an outstanding wealth of learning and at a much cheaper price than taking a course. Reading gives you a chance to consume huge amount of research in a relatively short amount of time. Anne E. Cunningham and Keith E. Stanovich’s “What Reading Does for the Mind” also noted that heavy readers tend to display greater knowledge of how things work and who or what people were. Books at home have been strongly linked to academic achievement. If you are looking for a list of great books to read, check out 10 Easy To Read Books That Make You Smarter.
6. It Makes You Interesting And Attractive
This goes hand in hand with reading to become smarter. Having a library of information that you have picked up from non-fiction reading will come in handy in any academic or scholarly conversation. You will be able to hold your own and add to the conversation instead of having to make your excuses and leave. You will be able to engage a wider variety of people in conversation and in turn improve your knowledge and conversation skills.
7. It Reduces Stress
A study by consultancy firm Mindlab International at the University of Sussex showed that reading reduces stress. Subjects only needed to read, silently, for six minutes to slow down the heart rate and ease tension in the muscles. In fact it got subjects to stress levels lower than before they started. For more information, check out the Telegraph article here. Why read
8. It Improves Your Memory
In their book Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain, Maryanne Wolf explains that “Typically, when you read, you have more time to think. Reading gives you a unique pause button for comprehension and insight. By and large, with oral language “when you watch a film or listen to a tape, you don’t press pause.” The benefits of this increased activity keeps your memory sharp and your learning capacity nimble.
9. To Discover and Create Yourself
In his book How to Read and Why, Harold Bloom says that we should read slowly, with love, openness, and with our inner ear cocked. He explains we should read to increase our wit and imagination, our sense of intimacy–in short, our entire consciousness–and also to heal our pain. “Until you become yourself, what benefit can you be to others.” With the endless amount of perspectives and lives we can read about, books can give us an opportunity to have experiences that we haven’t had the opportunity to, and still allow us to learn the life skills they entail. Books are a fast rack to creating yourself.
10. For Entertainment
All the benefits of reading mentioned so far are a bonus result of the most important benefit of reading; Its entertainment value. If it were not for the entertainment value, reading would be a chore but it needn’t be. Reading is not only fun, but it has all the added benefits that we have discussed so far. Much more enthralling than watching a movie or a TV show (although they have their many benefits as well), a good book can keep us amused while developing our life skills.
http://whytoread.com/why-to-read-10-reasons-why-reading-books-will-save-your-life/
Dear Hazim, Yes I like books. It depends on the book. If it attracted me I can read them in one day. If the book is not such I can read it too. I think that reading book is very important for us. It gives examples of different situation, it motivates and enjoys us.
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
See, what "George Bernard Shaw" said about "Don Quixote" reading:
Reading made Don Quixote a gentleman, but believing what he read made him mad.
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
I still believe that sitting down and reading a book is the best way to really learn something.
Eric Schmidt
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.
John Locke
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