WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF READING NOVELS?

I have at least one or two books on the go at once, sometimes more!
It is a good way to relax, get informed and to escape the boring routine of everyday life. I cannot count how many books I have read, not just of one genre but a varied selection. My favorite books are science fiction but will read anything good. Reading also improves my vocabulary, I always look up words if I have not seen them before. I really like it.