In middle school, we were read Homer's Odyssey, and were tasked with memorizing and reciting folk stories. As an adult, I read short stories and novellas to my

In middle school, we were read Homer's Odyssey, and were tasked with memorizing and reciting folk stories. As an adult, I read short stories and novellas to my wife. It's a valuable intellectual and creative muscle to exercise, along with silent reading and writing. It also helps with public speaking.