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I hope you are enjoying time to catch up on all those books you were going to read, it's the perfect opportunity while in lock down! 

Here are the next 5 reasons why you should be reading:

21 - Socialisation

It's a great idea to share whatever we have read with our family, friends and colleagues. All this increases our ability to socialize. Humans are social beings and in the world of smartphones, we are losing our ability to socialize. However, reading had lead to the formation of book clubs and other forums where we get a chance to share and interact with others.

22 - Improves creativity

The biggest difference between reading and watching television is that reading gives you the scope to unleash your creativity. The more you read, the more you learn new things. New thoughts always stretch our minds to rediscover life in new and better ways. We start to see the world in a different way and this way we find new creative solutions.

23 - Learn at your own pace

Another benefit of reading a book is that you learn at your own pace. Since you have the book all the time, you can always go back to a section you feel you didn't understand. You can re-read a chapter as many times as you wish, without worry that you will miss out a section. If it’s a self-help book, you can tackle one issue at a time. Once you handle one problem, then you can move to the next issue whenever you feel you’re ready. Everything is done at your own pace and most importantly, your mind is free to interpret things the way you feel.

24 - Lots of choices to choose from

There are so many great books to read that you will never finish them all in a lifetime. Books have been written for centuries, right now, someone is writing a book, and in the future, books will still be written. Whether you’re looking for something to inspire you, something to make you laugh, romance or even gaining a new skill, there are countless books for that. All you need is to take some time and pick which one to read. There will never be a shortage of great books.

A New Darkness

A new book I have just read and purchased is A New Darkness.  This is the continuation of the Seventh Son book and movie. If you enjoyed those, take the time to read this book.  The YouTube link below is a review, it does tell you a little but I promise it  won't spoil the book!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtMyyUM4EiQ

Jenny Moss

College Librarian