I love reading books!
In the 11th century, a Japanese woman known as Murasaki Shikibu wrote
“The Tale of Genji,” a 54-chapter story believed to be the world's
first novel. Over 1,000 years later, people the world over are still
engrossed by novels — even in an era where stories appear on handheld
screens and disappear 24 hours later. What exactly do human beings get
from reading books? Is it just a matter of pleasure, or are there
benefits beyond enjoyment? The scientific answer is a resounding
“yes.” Want to know more?