Have you ever felt bored with a monotonous existence, finding everything difficult to digest but however find escapism through the pages of a good book?

Books can be considered as a form of entertainment in the way that they are pleasurable, engaging, and thought-provoking. That being said, there are so many different types of book genres like music that may include romance, mystery, science fiction to nonfiction among others and each genre has proven to provide its own form of entertainment that can lure and draw attention of the reader.

Diving back to escapism, reading can deliver us to different worlds and times, giving us a chance to forget about our day-to-day lives and uncertainties as it can be a way to relax and recharge.

Books can create a sense of connection through relating with characters in a story. Reading has also created social clubs with avid readers indulging each other to discussing topical subjects in books. Emotional connections can also develop through books evoking a emotions of laughter, anger ,sadness and even joy. This emotional connection can be a powerful source of entertainment as it makes individuals deeply invested in the characters and their stories. For instance, people can read books wherever they are, through the enhanced and updated technology that is in the world there is a platform for e-books where one can access and find books of their interest. However, social media platforms such as WhatsApp has contributed more in the spreading of manuscripts such as novels.

Books can be used as a tool for as well as a source of knowledge and information. This can also be a form of self-improvement in terms increased vocabulary and improved critical thinking skills. In a nutshell, we must not underestimate the power of reading books.