Author: Matt Gilligan / Source: did you know?
I love books. I already have stacks upon stacks in my house, but I can’t stop buying them. I also have book guilt — I’m kind of ashamed of myself when I see a book collecting dust on a shelf that I haven’t read yet.
Believe it or not, there’s actually a word for my affliction…
The good news, however, is my so-called “affliction” may mean I’m smarter than you.
A study by researchers led by Joanna Sikora of Australian National University showed that people who had around 80 books in their home while growing up tend to have average literacy scores, which is defined as “the ability to read effectively to participate in society and achieve personal goals,” and…The post Study Confirms That Growing up in a House Filled with Books Is Good for You appeared first on FeedBox.