You can learn things from them.
And don't read them in dim light.
Reading books is a way to gain knowledge about many different subjects. Reading also gives people the ability to learn new skills.
Well, it means that not reading books as bad burning them because either way the knowledge in the text will be forever forgotten.
Reading books can be merely an "escape" from real life, but we would do better to think of reading books as a way to a better real life.
Try reading history books.
Books may be the reason if you attempt to read in a wrong way like reading in dark places, reading in a moving vehicle, reading while laying down.
Reading habits have not diminished. It is only the traditional way of reading has diminished. People have caught up with technology and have started reading using the computer and the internet. The launch of I-pads, Blackberrys and tabloids have only modernised reading. Now people are reading E-books instead of paperbacks.
The way you learned in school. How ever in order to get faster and more comprehensive with your reading i have found that reading with your eyes and not speaking the words, including in your head is the best way. This will also help you to get better at speed reading. This is how i study because i read a lot of books on programming and science which has helped me understand the material a lot better.
Definitely! But I suggest you read the books before you see the movies because the books are WAY better... Trust me. Have fun reading :) Or watching :) YES THEY ARE THE BEST BOOKS IN THE WHOLE WORLD
NO WAY! You have been reading way too many Twilight/New Moon books.
Reading is a good way to become smarter. Go to the library and talk to the librarian. They can help you select books that will help you in the next grade level.
If you have a good method of reading e-books and don't mind reading off a screen, then e-textbooks can be a great way to save money. These books tend to be cheaper than traditional textbooks, and are much easier to carry around campus.
One way to prove that there are pleasures in reading is to start reading yourself and show others how much you like reading. Another way is to have children read and see how much enjoyment they will get when reading books that they really enjoy.