The romantic notion of curling up with a good book is appealing to many, but statistics show that reading—whether factual or fictional—purely for pleasure, is in steep decline. Unsurprisingly, the main culprit is screen addiction. We are glued to all manner of devices; it has become the cultural norm. As attention spans shrink, reading starts to feel more like a chore than a pleasure. And when life is hectic, with little “me time” available, watching TV often seems like the most convenient option. Yet reading offers benefits that TV simply can’t such as; slowing cognitive decline, strengthening the brain, and expanding your vocabulary. If you wish you could start, or get back into, reading regularly; this gallery will show you how.
After all, is there anything better than being so absorbed in a story that you can’t put it down?