According to a study done by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the average time an adult spent reading is 25 minutes/ day in comparison to spending 200 minutes/day watching the telly. Various articles have been written about why you should spend time to read, such as allowing one to be more creative and open-minded and being successful in life.
Reading should not be an expensive and inconvenient habit. In fact, it is free and easily accessible as long as you have access to a mobile device.