Most of people don't read just for pleasure. It is because reading harbor many different knowledge facts shared by different people and documented in a very convenient manner. 

Whenever you read, there is a high level of connectivity you are building between you and other people outside in your community. Reading helps a reader improve communication skills and promotes respect and tolerance of others' views.

Reading can helps decrease your level of depression. One in five readers said that reading helps them to feel less lonely. This is very helpful as well as depression attacks when one is always alone with no occupation.

Whenever you read, you will likely to find some other problems people have been experiencing and helps you to know that your problems are not yours alone.