ViewpointsOpinionAmericans Need to Read Better BooksSavePrintThe Rose Main Reading Room at the New York Public Library. Will Steacey/NYC & CompanyNicole Russell12/26/2019|Updated: 12/26/2019CommentaryThe benefits of literacy to an educated culture should be obvious and are so important they can’t be overstated.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.