The unparalleled joys of reading are known to only the ones who are initiated to the world of books. The ones who look lovingly at their bookcases, the ones who frequent bookstores and book libraries know exactly what it means to explore and escape into the beautiful world of books.
Be it the mythical world of Christopher C Doyle and Ashwin Sanghi, the magical world of Harry Potter, the chronicles of Narnia Series, the detective thrillers of Sherlock Holmes, the mysteries of Satyajit Ray or the thrillers of Dan Brown- books have a boundless capacity to engross and enchant. The world of books can really live up to the needs of diverse readers. Indeed books can translate to people's truest and most unfailing friends. Books help us unlock the doors of wisdom and aid us to explore the infinite treasures of knowledge. One only needs the right guidance to unlock the interesting world of books.
During school and college vacations, today's generation gets glued to different electronic gadgets, which are actually becoming a kind of addiction. However, some decades ago summer and winter vacations were the time to exchange and purchase story books. Even today there are some avid book readers and for them vacations and academic breaks are the perfect time to browse through different novels, storybooks and the likes which they cannot read during their hectic regular academic schedule. Reading books is one of the most fruitful pastimes as it enriches the mind, intellect and even soul. Reading transports us to another world where we can pass our time through our imagination. It makes us wonder, reflect, observe and decide on various aspects of life. This is a pleasure that only avid book readers can enjoy. Like a movie or a TV series, books entertain us and also inform us about various things. The infotainment value of books is much higher than that of other modes of recreation. Essentially books often offer a plurality of perspectives and this broadens our view on various things. After enduring a hard day's work , books serve as the perfect medium for relaxation and discovery.
The world of e-books has provided the readers a new way to delve into books. It also serves as a useful mode to find books easily and read them at low costs. The online shopping markets have also made access to different types of books easy. In addition to this, the seasonal book fairs also serve the interests of the multitude of readers around the world. The World of books has truly diversified to cater to the needs of different kinds of people.
Actually reading books have more benefits than we are conscious of. According to researchers, children who regularly read books at an early age develop large vocabularies in the long run. When the child has the benefit of vocabulary, he/she has a better chance of doing well in academics. Moreover reading books does give an edge in terms of communication skills that are pivotal in every sphere of one's personal and professional life.
Whether it's a novel or a short story, a good book is bound to distract one from the daily life stressors. The tension you have is automatically drained away, allowing your entire body to relax. Therefore needless to say books are stress busters too.
Therefore we can conclude by saying that book reading is one of the most enjoyable hobbies in the world and the world of books can give us constant companions who can help us to navigate the often difficult journey called life.
Books invariably are the veritable elixir for contending with (and mitigating) all the challenges of life.
By: Siddhanta Bora
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