The benefits of reading are undeniable and manifold. Readers learn about the world at large – its history, present, possible futures, different people, situations, cultures and events. Reader are thinkers. Reading builds emotional skills and empathy, improves writing skills, helps you structure your thoughts and express yourself in a clear and understandable way. All this is paramount for human success and happiness, because what else do we have but our thoughts and feelings, our ability to understand them and convey them to others?