Whether you're the reader who rips through a new book each week or the one still slogging throught that bestseller your friend recommenden months ago, psycholgists say your time is being well spend. And if it's been a while since your last date with a good book, the experts have a few reasons that might convince you to give it another go. Reading has been shown to help us better understand and interact with people, keep our brains sharp, expand our world views and grow as individuals. Stories allow us to feel connectesd with others and part of something bigger than ourselves.