10 reasons why reading is the best

In A Game of Thrones, Jon Snow asks Tyrion Lannister why he reads so much. ‘A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge,’ Tyrion explains. Taking Tyrion’s words as gospel, here are 10 reasons why reading is the best, and why tonight you should pick up a book, rather than staring at a screen.

1. BECAUSE YOU KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FILM/TV SHOW

Until Season 6 of Game of Thrones, at least.

2. IT’S TOTALLY A VALID EXCUSE TO IGNORE EVERYONE EVER

GO AWAY. I’M READING.

3. BECAUSE IT CAN MAKE YOU A TERRIFIC SMART-ARSE

4. IF YOU’RE WELL READ, YOU’RE SEXY.

5. YOU CAN BECOME BFFLS WITH SOMEONE IF YOU BOTH LOVE THE SAME BOOK

6. READING ALLOWS YOU TO USE YOUR IMAGINATION

7. WHY GO OUT WHEN YOU CAN READ?

8. IT CAN REDUCE STRESS

9. YOU CAN VISIT ANY PLACE AND ANY TIME PERIOD

10. FINALLY, READING MAKES YOU SMARTER!

STAY AWESOME, BOOKS.