India, April 23 -- The relationship between Sonam Kapoor and books has been a longstanding one, and on World Book Day, the actor reflects on it. "Books are the best friends one can have. They give you perspective, patience, and a deeper understanding of the world. They build your imagination and stretch your mind. In a time when attention spans are shrinking, reading is one of the few things that slows you down and grounds you. It gives you a moral compass. It makes you a better thinker and a better human being," Sonam Kapoor says.

The actor admits that reading has always been her "haven". "It's the one constant I've turned to whether I'm feeling stressed, anxious, joyful, or at peace. Books have been my companions at every stage of life...