What and Why Do I Read?
We all love reading, but the reasons we're attracted to it are as different as we are. Sometimes we want to educate ourselves, sometimes we want simple entertainment - many readers read in order to better themselves or to learn more about the world they live in, while others seek new imaginative worlds to escape to.
The biggest reason I read is for the new worlds and adventures I am able to enjoy. Fantasy, history, humor - genre doesn't matter. There aren't many things that beat a day off, a good book, and a relaxing spot. I also read to learn, not only for professional development, but also for personal. While it may be difficult to read about circumstances in other countries, it helps open my eyes to the world around me. I also read to escape the pressures of daily life by diving into the world of a book.
Now that I have written my own novel and consider myself a writer, I also read because I am intrigued by the art of writing. Being able to see other writers at their best is both an entertaining experience for me as well as a way for me to learn different strategies and structures of writing.
I can read almost any good book, but my favorites are romances and books that can make me cry. If it can make me cry, then you know that it was written well. It actually takes a lot to make me cry. I am currently reading George Orwell's 1984. It's a great book!
The biggest reason I read is for the new worlds and adventures I am able to enjoy. Fantasy, history, humor - genre doesn't matter. There aren't many things that beat a day off, a good book, and a relaxing spot. I also read to learn, not only for professional development, but also for personal. While it may be difficult to read about circumstances in other countries, it helps open my eyes to the world around me. I also read to escape the pressures of daily life by diving into the world of a book.
Now that I have written my own novel and consider myself a writer, I also read because I am intrigued by the art of writing. Being able to see other writers at their best is both an entertaining experience for me as well as a way for me to learn different strategies and structures of writing.
I can read almost any good book, but my favorites are romances and books that can make me cry. If it can make me cry, then you know that it was written well. It actually takes a lot to make me cry. I am currently reading George Orwell's 1984. It's a great book!
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