Why do you like reading?

frger · Post by **frger** » 28 Oct 2009, 13:45

I like reading because the time passes more easily.

desert · Post by **desert** » 30 Oct 2009, 01:03

It passes time and lets me relax

johngalt · Post by **johngalt** » 08 Dec 2009, 10:01

"Reading opens the mind, soothes the heart, awakens the soul."

That's what grandma used to say!

"Read everyday!"

MoniM · Post by **MoniM** » 09 Dec 2009, 04:51

Reading opens the doors of the world to you!

frger · Post by **frger** » 15 Dec 2009, 04:11

I like reading when it is snowing.

awelker · Post by **awelker** » 15 Dec 2009, 10:44

frger wrote:I like reading when it is snowing.

especially when you are snowed in and have nothing else to do!

morebooks4me · Post by **morebooks4me** » 16 Dec 2009, 20:28

Yes, I can certainly relate to the escape aspect.

Also, I enjoy the absolute silence that comes with being tucked in bed with a good book. Sometimes people are just so busy and there is so much noise from tv and music and other people. Silence can be so therapeutic.

And the smell of an old book...I will never go digital with all of my books.

I love that a book can go anywhere with you. It's okay to get a little sand on it at the beach. You can't break it like you cell phone or laptop. A book won't electrocute you in the bathtub.

drobi81 · Post by **drobi81** » 18 Dec 2009, 04:36

I like reading because it allows you to enter a new world. It gives you the chance to let your imagination out and the sky is the limit on where it can go. Reading is a free, no cost, no risk vacation and you never have to worry about it being booked or sold out!!

neetusharma · Post by **neetusharma** » 18 Dec 2009, 08:19

I like reading and love reading books in 'actual' and not that much 'online'. I feel that the feel of the book comes when you have the book in your hands,it does not need electricity and you can reference it anytime in just a jiffy.
I like reading as I get to know what the writer was thinking,the mindset,views,observations,sensitivity,understandi ng. In other words I get to know what the writer's personality is. Now,recent or history, what were the influences the writer had and believed.
So many wonderful books out there and only some time to spare daily for them

this makes me a bit sad but I am up to it and give it priority whenever I have the time.

J.Seishu · Post by **J.Seishu** » 19 Dec 2009, 11:22

I love reading books for a number of reasons. The biggest of them is that it's a great way to escape reality (well, when im not reading non-fiction off course).it's a great way to relax and contrary to many movies, books have a great depth and in many cases i think literary stories have more of a realistic feel than say movies.

And also, books doesn't really have a limitation like other media. It's really timeless. It just takes some good imagination and a skillfull author and you're sure to have a great story.

Ready2Read · Post by **Ready2Read** » 20 Dec 2009, 06:42

Reading just makes me enter an entirely unknown world created by an unknown person. It helps me experience almost every emotions of life like happiness, tragedy

, smile

, laughter

, cry

, hope, faith, trouble

, satisfaction

, knowledge.........Its an unending world of imagination that helps your thoughts to get polished, makes your mind fresh and gives your soul a soothing touch....

My love towards reading was restricted to my favorite authors but ow i have started browsing through online stores like A1Books to see their listing of best seller to grab one for myself

Happy Reading!!!

vaccumbags · Post by **vaccumbags** » 22 Dec 2009, 14:05

for increasing knowledge

hludwig2010 · Post by **hludwig2010** » 22 Dec 2009, 23:22

I like reading because

1. I find it extremely relaxing

2. As a senior, it helps me understand new concepts and ideas that i can use in my literature course

i_love_reading09 · Post by **i_love_reading09** » 31 Dec 2009, 01:46

I use it as my escape. Some people may turn to drugs and alcohol, but I seek refuge in a book. I wouldn't mind drifting off into someone else's life for awhile. I also like that I learn something new with every book that I read. I wouldn't dare let my great mind go to waste. Reading is great as well beneficial!