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As passionate readers, we rarely give much thought to the importance of books. We enjoy them and the benefits they provide, but we rarely ask ourselves why books are important.  Well, things look a little different to those who are trying to improve their reading habits and constantly struggle to read more and more effectively. […]

Reading is (or it should be) an important part of our lives. Whether we do it because we love the feeling that we become more knowledgeable, or simply because we know there are certain benefits to it, most readers have one thing in mind: how to read more and better. But why is reading good

As readers, we tend to constantly be on the lookout for new ways to enjoy our books. While for some that means buying hardcover books instead of paperback or finding their favorite titles in limited editions, for others it means embracing what today’s technology can do for improving our reading experience. Regardless of the category

As a book lover, things are rather simple. You love books, you love reading, and you can enjoy the plethora of benefits this activity can provide for you. For those who are not as fond of reading, there is quite a lot to overcome in order to take advantage of everything reading has to offer. 

For most of us, reading more is a goal that keeps getting overlooked. Even though we are perfectly aware of the importance of reading in our lives, we tend to have more difficulty finding time for ourselves and getting our reading done.  While for some of us the goal is to find a way to

Being a reader comes with a series of advantages, but also comes with some drawbacks. Reading is a sedentary and generally solitary activity that pushes us to spend a lot of time without physical activity and alone. Well, it doesn’t necessarily need to be this way. Joining a book club can solve at least one

Reading is an amazing activity, it provides people with fantastic benefits, and promotes a mindful and mentally healthy lifestyle. Even though (perhaps somewhat unexpectedly) it also provides certain health benefits for your body, we cannot deny the fact that it does encourage a sedentary lifestyle. Reading is generally associated with sitting, laying in bed or

Reading is generally seen as a solitary activity. And it makes perfect sense, as it requires a great deal of introspection, requires a quiet and relaxing environment for the best results, and we generally do it without the company of others. That being said, we are social creatures though, so we generally need and enjoy

If you’re anything like us here at Basmo, your passion for books and reading goes way beyond the borders of traditional, recreational reading. This activity has been around for centuries and its value is undeniable. The benefits in terms of general knowledge, physical and mental health, and the success that is generally associated with having

As passionate readers, we tend to pay a lot of attention to how books are written and appreciate the true value of authors whenever we read their work. Here at Basmo, we are passionate about books and reading above anything else, but since reading cannot exist without writing, we decided to explore this topic as

The pace of our daily lives seems to get faster and faster with each passing year. That leaves us with less free time, less energy to do things for ourselves, and generally with a couple of really tough choices to make. How should we juggle having a full-time job, raising our children, taking care of