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Reading literary fiction improves empathy, study finds | fiction
Have you ever felt that reading a good book makes you more able to connect…
Reading literary fiction makes you a nicer person
By Colin Barras Original ideas(Image: Rita Scaglia/Picturetank) Read any good books lately? If so, friends…
Literary fiction can boost mental reading skills
Reading a piece of fiction could improve one’s “mind-reading” skills, suggests a new study which…
Want to read other people’s thoughts? Try reading literary fiction: Shots
Would spending time with Anton Chekov, famous for his subtle and flawed characters, make you…
Discovering a Novel: Reading Literary Fiction Improves Empathy
What is the importance of reading fiction in the socialization of schoolchildren? Researchers at The…
Reading literary fiction makes you a better person — Quartz
If your reading material consists only of Chick Lit and Amazon bestsellers, you’re probably not…
Want to understand others? Read literary fiction
Greg Toppo | USA TODAYIf you want to understand how the people around you are…
Reading literary fiction improves ‘mind-reading’ skills – ScienceDaily
Heated debates over the quantifiable value of the arts and literature are a common feature…