Books can teach us so many things. Sure, they can relay interesting facts and information—but some of the best pieces of literature also offer wisdom and inspirational quotes from their authors ...

Or maybe it's that the most fundamental truths in life are rarely complicated, nor do they require complicated words. Either way, Stephen King's best quotes last, bubbling up when I least expect them.

Reading may be a solitary activity, but it’s best when done in community. Join a silent book club, start a parent-child book club with neighbors or move your playdate to the library on a rainy day.

Reading good books. Reading award winning books. When children read classic stories, or hear them read by teachers and parents, it makes learning to read an interesting thing to do.