The advent of the computer age has markedly changed the quality of life that we are presently enjoying. The internet has paved the way of globalization, made the world seem smaller. In one snap of a finger, the impossible becomes possible because of the modern technologies that are continuously being updated to improve the quality of life that we currently have.

Globalization made people from different countries all over the world speak one language, share the same news through the internet, share identical passion for food, drinks and fashion. Indeed, it has recklessly thrown some of our cherished and most valued customs and habits.

The values and the practices that were passed from one generation to the other are taken for granted. Some machines we used before like typewriters were phased out to make a room for computers. Trees were cut down to give way to different infrastructures. There are some things, despite the changes, such as reading books, that cannot be obsolete because reading has become an integral part of our education system and no form of modern technology can ever be triumphant over it. Maybe now is the best time to reinforce the importance of reading to the younger generations.

What are the wonders of reading? Reading with groups is still popular in some of the European countries, where life is a little laid-back. Women, mostly, are gathered to read some novels to a sick friend or relative. Not only does it foster a better friendship but it also gives a chance to express ones ideas and simulate ones mind . Moreover, group-reading also teaches us to respect ones opinion and get to know deeply the valued principles of our friends. Night time family reading strengthens the bond between parents and children and among siblings. This can also be an avenue for family members to catch up and keep up with each others previous and present activities. What more is so relaxing than having an interesting book while you are stuck in a car or a bus in the middle of a traffic jam? Time flies so swiftly that you would not even notice that an hour has passed without you noticing it. After a tormenting day at work, nothing beats having a book of your favorite author, a glass of champagne to sip, finger foods to nibble on and a soft music playing nearby at the poolside.

Indeed, reading books will stay even if computers will be gone and replaced by something more modern because reading will always be as normal as breathing, eating and sleeping for the human race. Even if we run out of excellent writers who can write good books, readers will stay.