Why is it important to read fiction?

I am going to begin this article by posing an argument: reading fiction is important. Everyone can agree that reading is an important component in developing a successful life. Consuming content sharpens your intellect and builds your knowledge set. read more

We bristle at such comments. Yes, we respond, we do find pleasure in reading fiction. But we also learn much about how best to live our lives in ways that can only be captured by fiction. read more

Reading fiction is important for many reasons for me: It broadens my knowledge on things I do not know like cultures around the world and behaviours of other people. Also reading of fiction creates an alternative viewing of the world in general, books like Harry Porter and Game of Thrones are so different from our everyday lives. read more

Fahrenheit 451 is a great example of why it is so important to read fiction – fiction is a great vehicle that helps us question our lives by immersing us in someone else’s life so we can view their life – and our life – from an external perspective – rather than just being caught up in all the day to day tasks that keep our minds focussed on ourselves rather than the bigger picture. read more