The Aurora Bookstore
Enter a new world through pages
Before we had books, we had stories. Storytelling was a communal act:
a re-telling of daily life to teach a lesson, instil a warning or simply to entertain.
Storytelling was a communal way of sharing joy and keeping the dark or danger at bay.
This is how fairy tales began and how language and spoken word found its power.
Benefits of Reading
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Increases empathy: One study found that literary fiction, which simulates our everyday lives, increases our ability to feel empathy for others.
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Develops agile thinking: Greater mental flexibility allows people to better adapt their thoughts and behaviours to evolving situations. And mentally agile people are more likely to seek new solutions rather than be led by habit.
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Improves rationality and creativity: Research states that due to the ambiguous nature of fiction, readers are forced to be more accepting of ambiguity. This is believed to be a key factor in creativity. Additionally, when you can entertain multiple perspectives, its easier to see new possibilities. Which consequently improves our rational processing.
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Enhances brain connectivity and function: Research shows that our brains connectivity and function are continually being enhanced when we read.
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Can help stave off Dementia: Brain-stimulating activities, like reading, have been shown to ward off mental decline. As well as conditions such as dementia and even Alzheimers.