Post 1: Why I Read

I read because reading is a way to go on an adventure. Through reading, you get to explore things that you wouldn’t get to in reality. You get to feel different emotions as you connect with certain characters and the plot unravels. There are times when I feel like I’ve known a character for my entire life after I finish reading a book. Books are powerful in that they teach lessons that you may or may not get to learn in life, but these lessons stick with you. You can learn from character’s mistakes and grow as a person. A book can completely change your perspective or view point on a subject. I read because I like to follow a character’s journey; for the entertainment of learning their story and what they go through. I enjoy being able to relate to some characters and connect with how they are feeling and what they may be going through. Not only do I like to connect with the characters, but most of the time the book is much better than the movie. A book can give more details and develop the characters or plots more than a movie or TV show could. Reading gives you the chance to learn a great story that is likely to stay with you for a long time.