Executive Summary When it comes to reading, we may be assuming that reading for knowledge is the best reason to pick up a book. Research, however, suggests that reading fiction may provide far more important benefits than nonfiction. For example, reading fiction predicts increased social acuity and a sharper ability to comprehend other people's motivations.

Modern life can feel too frantic for books. Use these habit-building strategies to carve out time for the joy of reading

Most of us would like to read more books, which means establishing a consistent reading habit. But like starting and keeping up with any new habit, becoming a regular reader can be difficult. This guide contains 19 of the most effective techniques I've found to help me be a productive and consistent reader.