"Tsundoku is a Japanese combination word.
📕 Tsun in tsundoku originates in tsumu - a word meaning ‘to pile up.’
📘 Doku, when used as a verb, means reading.
When combined, tsundoku means buying reading material and piling it up.
Studies have shown that owning books leads to significantly greater readership—even the ones you never read.
One such study found that children who grew up in homes with between 80 and 350 books showed improved academic performance.
Things like higher levels of literacy, numeracy, and information communication technology skills as adults.
Research suggests exposure to books boosts cognitive abilities by making reading a part of life’s routines and practices." image uploaded on May 14, 2023, 3 a.m. | Damadam
