Would you call yourself a "deep reader"?

[Chris]

Just sharing this interesting article about research done on the difference between reading a book, and reading things online. In essence, it says reading books is a form of "Deep reading...it is an experience, not a chance to record ideas in our brain for later use". The action of reading a book increases people's empathy, understanding, and emotional intelligence. I certainly find from my experience that is a more calming experience than flitting to and from website to website online! But each has their benefits of course. Anyway, here is the article for reference:
http://criticalmargins.com/2013/06/07...

Chris

[Ess]

Hi Chris Appreciate you posting this. Completely agree and would never forgo the immersive and escapist qualities of a good book read. Twitter on the other hand is scanning for useful info, doesn't relax, more frantic... But useful form study. Tweeted the article thanks :)

[Kc]

Hi Chris, definitely so. Nothing better than immersive reading. Having a family though I have also learnt to read through noise and intermittently whilst being asked questions :-)

[Glaucia]

Hi Chris, I agree. Nothing like reading a book. I am a mother, and my son (2 years) and I, every day we have a special time to read ... we simply turn off the TV, computer, tablet, mobile, and we read a book. I think it is essential to be more human. Be eBook or printed book, reading with depth is a dip in our human essence.

[Kc]

Hi Glaucia,
It's meditative too - and the best way for me to wind down.

[Rene]

I also agree. Reading a book is calming experience for me.