Before the current winter is completely over in our
part of the world, on Thursday (March 19’26) I organized my first book club of
the year (the winter session of 2026), together with my group selecting the book we will discuss next, followed by an effective brainstorming
regarding other educational subjects, which we might like to touch on during
our future gatherings. Lovely
company, uplifting energy and a wealth of fantastic ideas made this meeting truly
awesome….stay close to us to learn more about our reading “adventures”, as well
as the new concepts I will implement in a timely fashion.
On
the other hand, while at this page, I would like to quickly refresh few valuable
points scholars usually emphasize in their papers about the benefits of reading
(in essence, why it helps to read at least a bit every day):
(in essence, why it helps to read at least a bit every day):
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Reading books allow readers to gain better insights into human nature (you
could gain interesting and helpful knowledge that never can be taken away from
you)
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Readers become more sensitive to the emotions of other people, quality which
seems to disappear in today’s world
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Good literature of any language improve and expand the comprehension skills;
also, at the same time, by considering all the aspects involved, you could
become even more versed with your critical and analytical thinking (the
more skills you have, the better equipped you are to face the challenges that
sometimes life might present). Additionally, a well written novel
could 'transport' you to different places, while an engaging article might
distract or keep you in the present moment allowing relaxation to occur.
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A book always stimulates the brain (amazingly enough, through reading
new brain pathways are created and the existing ones become even stronger,
facts that assist with the short-term memory recalls as well as mood
stabilization).
As usual, my most sincere appreciation to those who honored my invitation! Until we meet again, my best regards to all for a beautiful spring to come!
Alice
“READING – that
place where you’re by yourself, but you are never alone.”
