Why do you like reading?

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Re: Why do you like reading?

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Reading has taken me to new places to which I could not travel, educated and inspired me, made me laugh, cry and wonder. I am curious about people, places, new and imagined things, and the world around me. Reading gets me there, and then I can share my thoughts and knowledge with others.
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I learn a lot of stuff through books, and it makes me realize a lot of stuff about life, reflect in life.
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Well, its form of learning for me and it helps enhance how I see life and how I approach things
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I like reading because when I start reading a book, I start living in a whole new world where the characters of the books are alive and I am with them. I am experiencing the same things that the characters from the books are experiencing. I start living their life. It is a beautiful experience. Imagining the things happening while you read, makes reading way more exciting. I specially love thriller and mystery genres because they always keep me hooked up till the very end and it becomes impossible to leave it halfway. I experience the same thrill reading a book which the characters from the book experience. This is why I love reading books.
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Reading gives me perspective on how people think. It allows me to compare my experiences with others. It opens a broader view on life and learning. It gives me access to information and points of view that I can consider at my own pace.

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Post by KCWolf »

I think reading is like exercise for the brain. It helps me stay cerebrally fit.

Also, it's a nice escape from the real world whenever I need it.
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Yes, sure! Absolutely. There are many reasons for reading. Thank you for your message! Janna
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I like reading because it brought me to another world where I discover new perspectives to wonder. A quest for a treasure that is worthy to pursuit as it adds value to man. Reading is full of emotions( to be amaze, to wonder, inspire, terrify, excitement to learn) Reading for me is an adventure.
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I have always loved reading; I think I inherited a love of books from my Mom.
Also, when I was in 1st grade, I was an advanced reader and I can remember my teacher telling a few of us to come with her. We went into a room with the sun pouring in through the windows (probably the school library). The room was filled with books in shelves on all the walls, and she said to all of us, "You can pick out any book that you want." Although I don't remember what book I chose; I remember feeling thrilled! I've always enjoyed reading because you can escape through books, and learn new things through them at the same time.
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Post by Europeandescent1 »

I need to follow this example: books - first, clothes is the second, and no money for food left! Thankfully, the books are cheaper now than then. :) Thanks for sharing. Janna Yeshanova
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I love reading because to be able to explore & feel what a character is feeling is the best. Reading is an escape where you get to explore a different world and expand your imagination. If a story is good you can be pulled into that character(s) so that when something happens you can feel as deeply and know what they’re going through. Books feel like they can be brought to life.
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I like reading books about spiritual awakening and healing, mysteries, historical, and combinations of these general's together.
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I have always been in my own little imagined world, why not read what other worlds books can show me.
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I LOVE reading books because books aren't toxic like many people are. When you are depressed, they won't mock you, or annoy you more, or judge you, instead they would just let you relax and escape from the bitter reality. In my opinion, it's better to befriend good books because they are the most loyal friends one could ever have. :D
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I love reading because it allows me to escape reality for a little while and opens up my imagination. I also feel like it introduces me to adventure in the form of worlds completely different from our own with unlimited possibilities. I also love it because some of the characters in the stories I read I can relate to on both a personal and emotional level. So that allows me to get more into a story so I can find out what happens to that particular character. Its just a whole other world entirely and I love every second I'm immersed in it.
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