Expand your horizons.

Reading a book is a great way to exercise your mind.

A real page-turner.

Reading can open new worlds, in both your imagination and your daily life. When you immerse yourself in a good book, you get to experience new characters, settings, and ideas. In turn, this immersion in fiction has been shown to improve depression symptoms and increase empathy.

Ready to get reading? Finding a good book is easy and, many times, free! You can get started on your literary journey by checking out Yolo County Library’s reading resources, or nine library locations. Or, check out a thematic collection on LibriVox, a free library of audiobooks and ebooks in the public domain.