VALUE OF BOOK READING

Reading develops language skills and vocabulary. Reading books is also a way to relax and reduce stress. It is important to read a good book at least for a few minutes each day to stretch the brain muscles for healthy functioning. Reading is a very good habit that one needs to develop in life. Good books can inform us, enlighten us and lead us in the right direction. There is no better companion than a good book. Reading is important because it is good for our overall well-being. Once we start reading, we experience a whole new world. When we start loving the habit of reading we eventually get addicted to it. Reading develops language skills and vocabulary. Reading books is also a way to relax and reduce stress. It is important to read a good book at least for a few minutes each day to stretch the brain muscles for healthy functioning. Books really are our best friends as we can rely on them when we are bored, upset, depressed, lonely or annoyed. They will accompany us anytime we want them and enhance our mood.
Book Reading helps us in improving vocabulary, self improvement, communication skill, increasing knowledge,reduce stress,boost our imagination and creativity,develop our analytical skills, reduces boredom, opening minds to new ideas and above all great pleasure.Except this reading allows us better understand ourself and others.
Books are a treasure chest of knowledge. A great book will nurture our dreams and soul, allowing us to immerse ourself in a different world and expand our imagination. Indeed, reading books daily is one of the most profitable “investments” in a person’s life. For students, it promotes academic success by enhancing comprehension and retention abilities. Additionally, reading offers a valuable escape from stress, fostering mental well-being. In essence, book reading is a gateway to a richer
intellectual life and a deeper understanding of the world. 
Research shows that students who are reading for pleasure and are reading widely, are more likely to achieve academic success at school and in examinations. The problem nowadays of course is that there seems to be less of a desire to read than in the past. We know that reading is a source of knowledge and language, but it should also be a source of entertainment, and I think that here lies part of the answer to the problem of our students not reading.