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washingtonpost.com > wellness > 08/18/2026 > reading-fiction-is-good-your-brain-here-why

Column | Books are good for your brain. But fiction has a surprising added benefit.

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (70+ words) The Washington Post Reading 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…...