Have you ever been so exhilarated by reading a book and felt changed in the process? Some books have been known to change a person’s life so dramatically that their viewpoints widen and previously held opinions dissolve.

Books are also a way that people connect with one another. They allow one to cultivate empathy by reading about how others have perhaps gone through similar situations in life. Reading books has also been known to reduce stress for many people as they absorb themselves in a com...