A lot of people read as a hobby and that is completely easy to understand.
But at least in my country we need to read fiction books in school and analyse them.
It’s important to know that I am talking about fiction, not about history or math books. I am talking about Shakespeare and those fiction writers.
As an example, we need to explain the meaning of verses in poems and we need to understand what is the meaning behind books.
Why we need to do this? Is the necessary nowadays?
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In addition to the other things already said, it’s also about cultural knowledge. You will typically read books written by renowned classic authors of your language as well as authors from your country, as well as works that the teachers/curriculum thinks address issues in modern society or that expose you to viewpoints you might not otherwise experience.
All of this builds an understanding of the specific culture and broader world you live in, including history, empathy, literary references, and understanding on both a local and global level.
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