Andrew LangYoung men, especially in America, write to me and ask me to recommend “a course of reading.” Distrust a course of reading! People who really care for books read all of them. There is no other course.
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J.K. Rowling, a famous author said, “Reading is a joyous adventure, a magic carpet ride to other worlds.” It is also something that affects our lives in so many ways. Reading opens up our minds and expands our own imaginations. It allows us to connect with people from different time periods and different cultures, as well as those who have come before us.
Source: Adventures Among Books
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