At present there is so much reading material in the world that it is hard to make a selection.
Man reads books, magazines and newspapers from different angles. Students read books as they are prescribed in their courses.
Research scholars go through hundreds of books, magazines, etc. to complete their research. Several other people read so many things to increase their knowledge.
Generally, we read newspapers to get general information regarding news, sports, health, business, etc.
The most important aspect of reading, however, is the pleasure it provides to us. When we open a book, such as the Gitanjali, we are simply enthralled by reading the very first line. As we read further, our curiosity goes on increasing and similarly our pleasure.
Those who read technical books, actually do not get real pleasure. What they get is information regarding their subject.
Real pleasure is
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