In a world dominated by television, computer games, freely available films on the Internet and ever newer and more sophisticated applications for phones, it would seem that traditional reading - whether from a paper book or an electronic reader - is an increasingly rare form of leisure activity. It is hard to hide the fact that the so-called 'statistical Pole' reads little, although there may be several reasons for this phenomenon. However, it is worth appreciating the benefits of reading, as it turns out that this form of activity has an excellent impact on a person's mental development.