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45 Facts on The Importance of Reading Books

By Chris Drew, PhD

Everyone knows reading is important. But sometimes digging down and saying why reading is important … can be harder than we think! So here are some reasons it is important to read.

Reading books is important because:

• Reading improves your vocabulary
• Books make you wiser
• Readers have higher incomes
• Books can help reduce stress
• Reading books builds your reading fluency
• Reading increases your general knowledge
• You’ll become a better conversationalist
• People who read novels live longer
• Reading maintains cognitive function
• Reading prevents Alzheimer’s disease
• Reading can make you more attractive
• Reading is motivational
• It can increase empathy
• It can improve your sleep
• It can help you improve your focus