Welcome to guest author Zhuang Ping, who will share the benefits of reading books. Want to reap those benefits instantly ? Enter author Justine Dell's loaded Kindle Fire giveaway . Take it away, Zhuang: Eight Benefits of Reading a Book By Julia Spranger (Own work) [CC-BY-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons Being able to read is one of the most wonderful feelings. In the 21st century, the ability to read is not only a privilege but a right. Literacy and intelligence go hand in hand. There are countless benefits of reading; here are my top eight: 1. Improved Knowledge The more you read,the more knowledge you gain. Want to know what life was like for a young Geisha in WWII Japan? Read the fantastic book Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. 2. Improved writing and speaking skills Do you know that the more you read, the better you write? And that big readers express themselves better? Therefore, it's wise to encourage your child to read from an early age. Ch...