Sometimes I read because I have to for school. I know that reading
helps me learn in school and in English but sometimes it feels like a chore. That
is why I do not limit myself to books I am required to read. I also read for pleasure.
I read because reading books I enjoy makes me happy. I read because I think
books and authors have the power to inspire me not only in my daily life but
also in my own writing. I read because when I read I can forget, for a little
while, all of the things going on in my life. Reading for pleasure is like a
stress reliever; it allows you to escape. A lot of times the reason I read
books is because the plot is engaging. Books are just like movies, they all
tell a story. I read for the same reason I watch movies, because I enjoy the
story. Another reason I read is to
connect to characters. All of my favorite books include characters that I really
like and can relate to. All of these
things make reading enjoyable for me.
So, that is why I read.
I also read because i like how some authors can make you feel connected to the charaters.
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me, Alicia Morgan Freeberg. You inspire me to explore the psychological world of literature.
ReplyDeleteReading is tedious
ReplyDeleteThe only difference I really see in reading compared to watching a tv show or a movie is that during movies you check your phone, or grab a snack, or something and then three quarters of the way through the movie you go "crap. I don't know most of the names."
ReplyDeleteI like the variety of reasons you give. And you're right--if people only ever read what's required they end up with a small picture of what's out there that can be more rewarding. I also like the idea of how reading lets you forget for a little while.
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