A Guide to Making Reading Fiction Fun

What sucks the fun out of reading and what to do about it

When you read a good story, a lot happens. It activates your visual cortex as if you were actually seeing what the words describe. Your oxytocin levels spike, bringing on all sorts of warm and fuzzy feelings. The nifty neurochemical is called the “love hormone” for a good reason. Whenever you do something that fosters feelings of empathy or bonding with someone elseelse — such as hugging them, giving birth to a child, or having an orgasm by their hand — your oxytocin…