Why do you like reading?

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Lenhle Mlangeni
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Re: Why do you like reading?

Post by Lenhle Mlangeni »

1) It keeps my mind engaged

2) I can use my imagination instead of relying on already-laid-out visual representation

3) Increases my vocabulary
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Linda Reyburn Shirey
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Post by Linda Reyburn Shirey »

In addition to that last point (made a few years ago), I like reading books translated into English from other cultures, because the illustrations and story sequences differ. Some use space in unique ways - some have very short, bare sentences.
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It allows me to mentally escape the mundane/chaos of everyday life into a new world, which I find relaxing.
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