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We know that reading is good for us as it improves our literacy, but what other benefits does it offer? Intriguing characters can often hook us into a story, but reading helps us to develop our ...

To hear more on the benefits of pleasure reading and the fascinating field of research behind it, listen to Michael Mosley’s podcast Just One Thing on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

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