Live Longer Through Books
Updated: Dec 5, 2025
Read your way to a longer life. A 2016 study published by Yale researchers in Social Science & Medicine found that participants who read books lived an average of 23 months longer than non-book readers.[1] This study followed 3,635 subjects aged 50 years and older for 12 years and was adjusted for age, gender, education, wealth, and health. Strive to live longer by reading a book for at least 30 minutes every day!
Not sure where to start or need inspiration? Join us this Winter at the Big Pine Key Library for Book Bingo. Reap the health benefits and earn prizes by completing 5 squares up, down, across, or diagonally! For personalized assistance locating books, our library staff is happy to help! Additionally, browse our displays in branch or click the links below to peruse our Featured Titles for even more inspiration.
“Cozy” up with a good book
Live the good life through “Healthy Living”
Reads with “1-word Titles”
Short reads with “Less than 300 pages”
“Thriller”
Read a “Romance” or "Romantasy"
