The importance of reading is not something seen merely by preachers and mystics. Our output is in ratio to our input. It doubles your chance of getting a job over a high school graduate. But don't think you can park there or relegate your mind's and soul's growth to what you have learned or will learn at school. Not just what you have to read for class or work, but to learn from the wisdom and joys and mistakes of others.
Books are dynamic and powerful instruments, tools and weapons.
They are severely handicapped in recovery as in every other area of life. The time of their recovery is lengthened and the chances of it are lessened. God answers the heart, not just words. Be sure you have the HA workbook, Lord, Set Me Free , and try to do a question in it every day. Be sure to follow the suggestions at the end of each chapter on how to work the step.