When you stop reading books, you start losing verbal dexterity, depth of thought and imagination.
A closed book is a closed mind.
Don't EVER stop reading.
Some people ask why, at 30+, we suddenly have so many hobbies such as running, pilates, hiking, tennis, padel, golf, etc.
The thing is, not everyone was born privileged. Some of us spent our teens and early 20s grinding just to survive. Now we finally have a bit of time and resources to chase the hobbies we love.