The society of today are often attracted to the sleek, lightweight and minimalist designed look of the gadgets and appliances that make their way out of the market. Radios are swapped for iPods. Analog clocks are replaced with digital ones. Newspapers are already accessed online. At present, people hardly bring books around anymore such as new suspense novels, you would think it is taboo.
It is a saddening fact, but more and more people are actually refraining from reading good old hardbound covers and paperback editions anymore. If they want to know the story of a bestselling novel, they would just wait for it to be turned into a movie. They would also rather read one online, as mobile phones and tablets are relatively lighter than most books.
This way of thinking of most modern people has actually gotten them on a disadvantage. They, unless they get into the habit, will never feel the unexplainable delight brought about by a new book. They will never get to experience the tactile pleasure of opening a just purchased book for the first time. Most online reads do not come along with that familiar scent of old pages. A book is actually way better than gadgets, as it does not run out of battery, is relatively cheap, and can be carried safely anywhere.
As it is, there are so many benefits of reading, even fiction ones. People often scoff at the fiction genre because they say there is nothing to be gained from it. Sometimes, readers are often discouraged from reading fiction such as romance novels, sci fi, crime, mystery, thriller, and suspense.
For starters, there is actually an amount of truth in these books. Sometimes, even biographies and history accounts can lie to make the person look good, but these made up stories always say the truth in the simplest way possible. They make one experience the truth is the most powerful, gripping way possible.
Reading also stimulates mental functions. A mentally stimulated mind can help prevent the onset of Alzheimers and dementia, the two most destructive enemies of the think process. Reading to the mind is what exercise is to the body, so to stay brain healthy, it is recommended that you read more.
It is also very much enjoyable, a good way to spend your free time. Some spend their alone time partying and other destructive activities when they could just chill out with a very engaging suspense story. They can even be compelling to the point that the reader also formulates his or her own takes as to how things should have happened.
Reading books allow you to expand your world. People think that the whole books take you to places thing is just a load of crap, but it is actually true. By just flicking through the pages, you get to be an Asian temple keeper, a European spy, an American traveler, and so much more. You get to know what it feels like to become a surgeon, a detective, a novelist, an artist and a lot more even if you do neither for a living.
It also stimulates critical thinking. A well written suspense thriller will get you to formulate your own thoughts on what you think will happen next. It will also give you a good lesson on formulating judgments and opinions.
It is a saddening fact, but more and more people are actually refraining from reading good old hardbound covers and paperback editions anymore. If they want to know the story of a bestselling novel, they would just wait for it to be turned into a movie. They would also rather read one online, as mobile phones and tablets are relatively lighter than most books.
This way of thinking of most modern people has actually gotten them on a disadvantage. They, unless they get into the habit, will never feel the unexplainable delight brought about by a new book. They will never get to experience the tactile pleasure of opening a just purchased book for the first time. Most online reads do not come along with that familiar scent of old pages. A book is actually way better than gadgets, as it does not run out of battery, is relatively cheap, and can be carried safely anywhere.
As it is, there are so many benefits of reading, even fiction ones. People often scoff at the fiction genre because they say there is nothing to be gained from it. Sometimes, readers are often discouraged from reading fiction such as romance novels, sci fi, crime, mystery, thriller, and suspense.
For starters, there is actually an amount of truth in these books. Sometimes, even biographies and history accounts can lie to make the person look good, but these made up stories always say the truth in the simplest way possible. They make one experience the truth is the most powerful, gripping way possible.
Reading also stimulates mental functions. A mentally stimulated mind can help prevent the onset of Alzheimers and dementia, the two most destructive enemies of the think process. Reading to the mind is what exercise is to the body, so to stay brain healthy, it is recommended that you read more.
It is also very much enjoyable, a good way to spend your free time. Some spend their alone time partying and other destructive activities when they could just chill out with a very engaging suspense story. They can even be compelling to the point that the reader also formulates his or her own takes as to how things should have happened.
Reading books allow you to expand your world. People think that the whole books take you to places thing is just a load of crap, but it is actually true. By just flicking through the pages, you get to be an Asian temple keeper, a European spy, an American traveler, and so much more. You get to know what it feels like to become a surgeon, a detective, a novelist, an artist and a lot more even if you do neither for a living.
It also stimulates critical thinking. A well written suspense thriller will get you to formulate your own thoughts on what you think will happen next. It will also give you a good lesson on formulating judgments and opinions.
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