According to a new survey, people are said to be turning to reading books to help through the coronavirus lockdown, with board games also proving to be an ideal distraction.
The survey, carried out by The Reading Agency, shows figures compiled suggesting that 31% of people are reading more books in the UK since its lockdown restrictions were put in place.
Carried out to mark World Book Night, it highlighted that more people are reading fiction, with classics and crime novels proving to be very popular.
Almost half (45%) of the young people – aged 18-24 – who were asked said that they were reading more than they had been before.
Debbie Hick, from The Reading Agency, said that this will bring individual, families and friends together to connect a nation during self-isolation.
She said: “This year’s World Book Night celebrations prove the perfect opportunity to showcase the proven power of reading to connect people”.
With far more people today regularly turning to online games - families who are spending much more time together, during the lockdown, are also turning to board games to be just the thing to bring all factions of any family to enjoy their time together better.
Games like Monopoly Cluedo and Snakes & Ladders are become as popular, today, as back in its hay day to get everybody involved.
