PremiumRichard SimaWashington Post·23 Aug, 2026 06:00 AM7 mins to readResearch has found that reading fiction is linked to better social cognition and an increased understanding of the world as a complex place. Photo / 123rfReading fiction may strengthen the social skills we use to understand and connect with others.Curling up with a good book isn’t just enjoyable. It’s also good for your brain.
Reading in general – newspapers, magazines, nonfiction books – has been linked to slower rates of cognitive decline in older
