Science proves what we already know: Books are good for your brain!

While plenty of anecdotal evidence exists that books are good for you apparently has taken until now for scientists to attempt to actually codify how they are good for you.  The article linked below discusses a study at Emory University which examined brain activity (via fMRI) after reading Robert Harris’ 2003 novel Pompeii
Brain function ‘boosted for days after reading a novel’ – Science – News – The Independent.