No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.

Mary Wortley Montagu
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Reading is a cost-effective form of entertainment. There is a lot to be said for the value of a book, but one thing is certain: it's a lot cheaper than going to the movies or renting a video. It's also far more pleasurable to read a book than a video. Reading a book can be done anywhere, without much in the way of equipment.

There are no long lines, no waiting, and no need for special seating. Reading is also a pleasure that's not easily forgotten. In fact, there are few things as pleasurable as curling up with a good book and taking your time over it.

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