Did you know that on the list of the most popular hobbies,
reading is number one?
Not surprising to me. I was one of those kids who started
reading before I even got to school, and I haven’t stopped since.
As author George R.R. Martin said, “A reader lives a
thousand lives before dying. One who never reads lives only one.”
Aside from the pleasure reading gives, apparently sharing in
the lives of the characters in a book helps increase our ability to empathize
with others and supports emotional development.
And it’s good for our brain. One study suggests a regular
reading habit helps develop neural networks, increasing our ability for complex
thinking and strengthening the brain against things like dementia and
Alzheimer’s.
There is even a system of bibliotherapy where a psychologist
recommends certain books for patients to read to help them work through certain
life issues. I know thehy sure help me.
When the news of the world is too harsh and upsetting, I
treat myself to a romance with a satisfying happily ever after.
Alicia Street is a compulsive reader of every genre. She writes both sweet and spicy romance.
She spent many years as a
dancer,choreographer and teacher.
Alicia loves to connect with readers~
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Aside from writing, reading is my absolute favorite activity, Alicia!
ReplyDeleteI love to read, too, but I don't do as much of it as I used to before I started writing my own books.
ReplyDeleteI love to read to be transport somewhere else.
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