Yes, you read that right. Reading a book can actually change your behavior and character. Now you may think this is a trigger for self-help books, but it isn't, these books are fiction! Go back in time and imagine that you first read a good book where a character really appealed to you. Often a character appeals to you because he or she does something that impresses you, something that inspires you. Maybe the character has a very strong perseverance and that impresses, because you want this yourself. Then read on, because according to research, this can cause you to adopt this behavior (1)!