What types of books are beneficial to read

Jeva V.
I would suggest reading non fiction, but not the motivational books or types that promise to make your life better. Look for some biographies, essays on different subjects. I found books about walking to be very insightful and inspiring (Rebecca Solnit or Olivia Lang, just some authors I've appreciated recently). But there are plenty of different subjects and themes, that you could find fitting your points of interest.
Victoria N.
I think books that give you information or books about people life and how they have gotten past certain obstacles in their life that you might be facing
Barbara N.
Any book is beneficial. It depends on what interests you at the moment. Sometimes you want a biography, other times a mystery. Non fiction is great as well as novels. There is no such thing as a non beneficial book!