Does reading printed books make sense in the age of digital media? Why waste time on long novels when you can watch a TV series, surf the internet, or do something else entirely? The author of this work provides 10 reasons to read, proving that it has many positive effects.

First of all, we expand and deepen our vocabulary, develop the ability to think and understand, learn empathy – all of this is the basis for thinking for yourself and, last but not least, for success and happiness.

Miha Kovacs thoughtfully, convincingly, accessibly, and entertainingly talks about why we need to read books, why reading cannot be replaced by anything, and why this will remain so as long as this world exists. — Tadej Golob, writer