Well, it's snowing, yet again. I'm stuck inside which is not such a bad thing when it's 13 degrees outside. I'm going to keep myself busy by writing and reading, of course. I hope you all stay warm today.
I'm sure many of you read this and can't imagine why I love books so much and why I spend so much time reading. There are many reasons, and I'd like to share them with you so that you can better understand why it is that I read. These reasons don't just pertain to me but too many other bookworms as well.
I have always prided myself on having a sharp mind and a good memory. I learned how to hone my mind while reading so that I would remember facts and therefore build up my knowledge. I exercise my mind through reading every day which is a large part of why I read. Knowledge itself is enough of a reason for me to read but I have an entire list.
Reasons I Read
- It's a way to distract myself from my everyday problems. When I'm reading I put myself in the story, I am not myself but a character in a book. In some instances books are the only thing that has gotten me through difficult times in my life.
-I gain knowledge I would not otherwise learn. Knowledge that I can use in different circumstances throughout my life.
-I have a large vocabulary due to extensive reading. I'm the person who looks up a word if I don't know the meaning, thus furthering my vocabulary.
-I have advanced writing skills because I have read so many books I have learned to see the difference between good and bad writing.
-It's a good way to keep yourself busy when there is nothing else to do so I rarely become bored.
-I'd like to think the world will never run out of books and that people will never stop writing them so that I never run out of new books to read.-I have more vivid dreams because of all the images my mind sees when I read. There is a downside when I have nightmares though. Believe me, I've had some of the strangest and most vivid dreams ever.
-It's an easy hobby to satisfy because you don't necessarily have to spend money to read. I read most of my books from the library then I buy the books that I want to own. I also shop at Half-Price Books which saves me money. And for those few that enjoy e-readers, e-books are much cheaper than a physical copy.
-Reading books can give you more conversation topics when conversing with others. The best feeling is when you mention a book you've read and someone else has also read it. This alone can start a fulfilling conversation.
If that's not enough to convince you to read then I don't know what is. Now, if any of that has convinced to you read, go pick up a book. It definitely won't hurt you. (It might make you think though which I know is way too much work.) Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Erin a.k.a. Bookworm
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