Many good habits are there. Reading books is one of the good habits. Reading makes a full human from innocent state. So, we should read all kind of books such as biography, history, travel accounts, fiction and science.
Histories are very interesting to read. We can know about the rise and fall of many persons and nations. We also know that how civilization has spread in the world. we can make our role models from history. If you have some wrritting skill, you can write some fictions relating to that history. Mr. Kalki made some fictions in such a method. 'ponniyin selvan' , 'sivakamiyin sabatham' are some examples of his creations. Ponniyin selvan based on the history of Chola king Rajarajan.
Travel accounts give pleasure and similar travel experience to reader. It is also used as guide for new traveller. It widen our knowledge of the world, different cultures, customs and manners. Today scientific fictions are loved by youngsters. It develops logical and creative mind of youth.
Reading not only gives pleasure to reader, it also develop one's language skill. That makes them special among their friends and relatives. Translation of great books from other language to monther tongue is a great work. This work doing by some persons who have strong knowledge and written skill in languages
Biographies of great men impact our lives. They guide our conduct. They help us to make our own lives great and useful. For example, Biography of Mahatma Gandhi teach us non-violence and truth. Biography of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is act as blood circulation of our youngsters. It stimulates youngster's ideas and activities. It leads our country with good hope.
Works of pure fiction and stories give us great pleasure and it shows a new world. They definitely make us forget our worries and troubles. For example, Harry potter is a pure fiction story. But it's series loved by children who lived all over world.
Reading medicinal book s and cookery books gives practical uses. Devotional books gives peace to our heart. Puzzle books gives boost to our mind. I like sakundala Devi's puzzle books. So I suggest the habit 'reading books' definetly lengthen our life.