Post #1 - Why Do I Read?

 

I read because I find it fun. I like to be able to sit down and open a book and transport myself to another world. It's fascinating to be able to turn into a different character and live their life. This gives me the chance to escape from my own life and almost live someone else’s life for a little while. I also read for the pure enjoyment of literature. I find it wonderful to read other people writing and discover how they can tell a story in their own way. This gives me the chance to explore other types of writing. I like reading books because of the plot that the story tells. I like reading books that take you through a different world that isn't totally possible in real life. Basically, I read for pleasure. I find reading fun and something that everyone should do because it sharpens your mind and it teaches you valuable lessons. Reading can also teach you a lot of things about your own life that you didn’t know about. Reading is also a good way to pass the time or help you fall asleep. If you have some time to spare, then you can open a book and before you know it, you can’t put the book down and two hours have passed. On the other hand, if you can’t fall asleep and there is nothing good on T.V., reading is a great way to help you fall asleep.