Why Read Books? 10 Arguments in Favor of Reading in the Digital Age

Does reading printed books make sense in the age of digital media? Why spend time on long novels when you can watch a series, browse the internet, or do something else entirely? The author of this work presents 10 arguments in favor of reading, proving that it has many positive effects.

First and foremost, we expand and deepen our vocabulary, develop our ability to think and understand, learn empathy — all of which are the foundation for thinking for ourselves and, not least, for success and happiness.

Mihai Kovach thoughtfully, convincingly, accessibly, and engagingly explains why we should read books, why reading cannot be replaced by anything else, and why this will be the case as long as this world exists. — Tadej Golob, writer