Reading, body and knowledge through books

This article explores the interrelationship between reading, the body and the construction of knowledge through books. Based on a systematic literature review, it analyzes how reading is not only a cognitive act, but also a bodily experience that involves sensory and emotional aspects. Studies that address the materiality of the book, body posture, and the impact of reading on the brain and memory are reviewed. In addition, the way in which the body actively participates in the comprehension process and how this interaction contributes to the creation of knowledge is highlighted. From this review, implications for the promotion of reading in an increasingly digitized context are discussed. The results suggest that the act of reading, in its physical dimension, is fundamental for cognitive and emotional development, and that books, as objects, remain a vital vehicle for knowledge.