Reading is a great way to build vocabulary.  Books are written at all different levels, for adults and children, and on every topic.  Reading the news will help you stay informed while practicing English.  But books and the news aren't all you can read to increase vocabulary and understanding. You can stop and read a sign on a wall, the names of stores, street signs, and more all around you every day.  Check the links below for ideas of what else you can read in English.