You can never be alone with a book in your hand. A reader converses with diverse characters and reads a million stories about them. A reader travels places that aren't even heard of. Sitting in a small corner with a book and a cup of coffee in hand, a reader acquires years of knowledge. The words of wise men and creative authors, the rich imageries of the poets can savoured by a reader. that's the beauty of books. A reader doesn't have to go seeking for company among people. S/He finds company in words. Countless emotions can be experienced from books. Words are the greatest gift endowed upon mankind.