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People often talk about reading as an activity that lets the reader mentally “escape” from external events for a while, at the same time as providing a means for personal growth. Nevertheless, there is much talk about a crisis of reading nowadays, reflecting the increasing demands that society places on the individual and the corresponding decrease in time available for leisure time activities. The paper presents a closer look at reading and the benefits it offers. The aim is to summarise the key findings of the research in this field, which are classified according to the character of the findings. The author identifies several benefits of regular reading including reduced stress, better sleep quality, cognitive development and stronger concentration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]