Why do you like reading?

[morrison_33609]

I actually love reading because it relaxes me and stimulates my mind. I love the way words written in a specific way can bring to life what is going on and how the imagination can almost make you see the story and the feelings that overwhelms you.

[Twylla]

I read a lot because I have Parkinsons and it keeps my brain sharp. It is also fun - I have always loved reading.

[Etola]

I started reading mostly as a hobby but I realized later on that it gave me a sense of satisfaction and a kind of fulfillment I can not attach to anything else.

[Geist39]

-I can distract myself from unnecessary thing.
-Discover new thing.
-Solitude is my best friend.
-Exercising my mind.
-Further my imagination.
There are more actually...

[JT1989]

Reading has always been my escape from stress. The more unrealistic the story, the better I can get out of my head and immerse myself into that world.

[readerrihana]

I like to learn new things, and other people's perspectives on life and it something useful to do to pass the time

[DesMena12]

Because it helps me escape reality. I love seeing things from different perspectives, and each character is a different, entire world for me. I love being transported to someone else’s head, I find it fascinating.

[freshbook]

Reading relaxes me. It eases my whirlwind of a mind. Also, it makes the day go by quicker if work is slow.

[James Edwards]

I like to read because it takes me to new places and teaches me new things. It is very enjoyable to experience a story and know what people are thinking or feeling. A lot of times, it is much better than watching a movie. You are part of the story when you read.

[Minter]

I enjoy reading because it is a good way to learn many things. As a teacher I know that reading and teaching go hand in hand. That is why reading for me is not only because you like but because you need to know it.

[rjohnston815]

I love to read because books allow me to entire a new world. As I read, with the good books, I can see the story playing out before my eyes as if I am watching a movie. For me it is the world's best way to escape from real life. I can immerse myself into the story and just enjoy.

[Queen Satan]

Reading makes me feel alive . I have GAD and depression and honestly , the only reason I was able to tackle all those suicidal thoughts that haunted me was because I was fortunate enough to have been introduced to the world of books . Books taught me empathy and gratitude . Above all , they taught me to be me , taught me to be myself , made me realize that I wasn't that bad of a person I thought I was .

[kmittag67]

I love to read....as we all do. I have been reading for many many moons. I much prefer reading instead of watching T.V. I watch the scenes in my mind as the book progresses page by page. This is so much better than T.V.

[Ketbax]

I read for two reasons...

1) To escape. I love being transported to another time or place. I love that feeling of seeing or doing or experiencing something different.

2) To see things from a different perspective. I love a book that makes me think and shows me things from other people's perspectives.

Totally agree! I have hopped on the memoir train in the last few months to start getting more perspectives on things. I have completely changed how I think about things after reading so many things written from niche points of view.

[Rachel-Roth]

I had a tough childhood. I won't bore you with the details. However at a young age I discovered reading books was a way to block out all the unpleasantness around me. From there my spark of interest in reading exploded into a roaring flame as i eagerly devoured as many captivating stories and endlessly beautifully created worlds as I could.