What do you feel after reading a book?

“Reading has been shown to put our brains into a pleasurable trance-like state, similar to meditation, and it brings the same health benefits of deep relaxation and inner calm,” according to the New Yorker. Nothing promotes happiness like inner calm.

What feel good book should I read?

15 feel-good books guaranteed to lift your spirits

• “Anxious People,” by Fredrik Backman.
• “Beach Read,” by Emily Henry.
• “The Midnight Library,” by Matt Haig.
• “Dear Emmie Blue,” by Lia Louis.
• “We Are Santa,” by Ron Cooper.
• “Party of Two,” by Jasmine Guillory.
• “Keep Moving,” by Maggie Smith.
• “You Had Me at Hola,” by Alexis Daria.

What happens when we read good books?

It sounds romantic, but there’s real, hard evidence that supports these things happening to your brain when you read books. In reading, we can actually physically change our brain structure, become more empathetic, and even trick our brains into thinking we’ve experienced what we’ve only read in novels.

What are the positive effects of reading books?

Books can lead to an open mind, which will increase your happiness: you can become more tolerant and less prejudiced by reading, according to a study on Harry Potter in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology. Reading Can Reduce Depression According to a UK study, readers are “21 percent less likely to experience feelings of depression.”

Do you feel guilt when you read books?

The most dedicated book addicts find space where there was previously none: And as the books pile up, so does your guilt. Guilt at not reading all of the books you buy. Guilt at not finishing the books you start. If this describes you, I have good news for you.

Can reading books make you happier?

According to a UK study, readers are “21 percent less likely to experience feelings of depression.” Books are literally happiness boosters, so read on, book-lovers!

What does it feel like to walk into a bookstore?

If you love to read as much as I do, walking into a bookstore as an adult feels exactly like walking into a candy store as a kid. The shelves are lined with the wisdom of humanity, insights that each author has spent years refining.