Why Reading Fiction Makes You a Better Human

Excerpt: Excerpt: Fiction isn’t just entertainment — it builds empathy, perspective, and creativity. Studies have shown that reading fiction enhances our understanding of others’ emotions. Characters, plots, and worlds let us walk in someone else’s shoes, which ultimately helps us relate better in real life.

Excerpt: Fiction isn’t just entertainment — it builds empathy, perspective, and creativity.


Studies have shown that reading fiction enhances our understanding of others’ emotions. Characters, plots, and worlds let us walk in someone else’s shoes, which ultimately helps us relate better in real life.