1. Escapism
When asked why we love reading I think the first thing that comes to most readers’ minds is that it is a way to escape. There is nothing more relaxing than diving into a good book! There are no outside distractions and it is the only thing I can focus on in the moment.
2. Allows Me to Become More Emphatic
Books often put us in the shoes of someone different than ourselves. We can be more emphatic of different people and experiences. I think reading has made me a better and more understanding person.
3. Challenges Me
Reading can challenge me in many ways, whether it is the subject matter or by challenging my perspective.
4. Teaches Me New Things
I have learn more through the books I read for pleasure more than I ever did in university or through assigned reading. I will often pick of a novel and will reading about a situation that is new to me and it will motivate me to google about it and learn more. I love when a book can do that!
5. Can Travel Without Leaving the Couch
I am not the biggest world travelling but I do like experiencing and seeing new things and places. Reading allows me to do that from the comforts of my own home. An introverts dream!
6. I Can Connect With Other Readers
Reading is not often considered a social activity, but there is nothing I love more than talking about books with readers both in real life and online. Reading has lead me to blogging, which has been amazing!
7. It’s Fun!
I mean I wouldn’t read if it wasn’t fun!
8. Broadens My Imagination
We often think of imagination as something that is important for children to explore, but I think it is just as important in adulthood! Reading is one of the best ways to broaden your imagination as an adult.
9. Improves My Vocabulary
I am a word nerd, so it’s always fun for me when I come across a word I haven’t heard of before when I am reading.
10. Nostalgia
Even seeing the cover of a book I loved or read at a certain time and place can bring me right back to that moment.
Why do you love reading?
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My number one reason would be escapism too. You have basically outlined all my reasons in your post 😂
Haha I love that so many readers feel the same way!
I 100% agree with all of these!
Right?!
Your so right about all these things. There are many reasons why we choose to read. It’s fun, it’s educational, and honestly there’s no better way to pass the time on my commute to work. It’s so much better than wasting time scrolling through social media 🙂
I 100% agree!
I definitely relate to points 2 and 6 very deeply. I think connection—whether it be to characters, situations, or people in real life—is a fantastic part of reading!
I definitely agree. It’s so wonderful when I find other readers!
Connecting with other readers is truly delightful. I talked about it this week, too.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-reasons-why-i-love-reading/
It’s really the best!
I so relate to all of these!! 😊📕
It’s a reader thing!
Great list! I actually keep a notebook full of vocabulary words I find while reading, and it’s fun when I find a book that uses a lot of words I don’t know. 🙂
I love that idea!
A thoughtful list… escapism is the first reason that comes to mind when I think about why I love reading. And I love how it expands my imagination. You make a great point on how reading can improve empathy, to show you how other people view the world. Something I don’t consider that often is the nostalgic part. And you’re right on about that. Some books can bring me back to reading them as a teenager, or during a vacation, etc. Lovely memories 🙂
Thanks so much for commenting! I love that a physical object can have so many memories attached to it.
Love these! Escapism is on my list too!
It’s my number one reason!
Readers definitely have bigger and better vocabularies than non-readers!
Happy TTT!
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Escapism is big for me. I’ve always loved that about reading- and the visiting/ discovering other places too, both real and imaginary.
Nostalgia is awesome too- I LOVE revisiting old favorites!
Exactly! It’s amazing that we can visit both fantasy worlds and real places through books.
Great list! We’ve definitely all needed escapism in the past year.
Same!
Our #1 is the same. Real life isn’t great, books are awesome. Lol
Books have definitely gotten me through some tough times!
Me too.
I especially loved your reason #10 Nostalgia. I love it when a book makes me remember a time in my life. Great list.
I love that too! Thank you!
Books do allow us to put ourselves in the shoes of people who are different from us.Here’s my list!
Awesome read thank you
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I agree with you about reading books that challenge me. There are books I’ve pushed through because they challenged me. And at the end I really enjoyed the book, in part for the challenge.
Here is my TTT post: https://readbakecreate.com/?p=468
So many good reasons!
Can relate to every single one of them and I also love reading because there are some worlds that give me a sense of home that the real world cannot 🤍🏺
I agree with all of these! I didn’t think about the nostalgia factor, but I can absolutely relate. Books that I love can bring me back to the time and place I read them, especially those I’ve read on vacation or in a place other than home!
My TTT
Exactly! I have so many books that remind me of vacations, which is so nice!
Yes! I love reading and it IS fun. It should always be fun!
I agree!! Of course I read some heavier books where the subject matter isn’t fun but I never want to feel like I’m forcing myself to read.
6, 7,8, 9 is the reason but 9is important because my vocabulary is not good 😂
Yes, yes, and yes. You have my full agreement with all your points. Reading is honestly just the best haha
I definitely agree with number 5 and 10 💜
Amazing
Definitely all of these. I love being able to escape in to the character
I feel the same way!
Very good message
These are all reasons I love reading too! 🙂
Awesome reasons to love reading
Agree with ALL of these. Reading allows me to switch off from the world in a way that TV never quite manages
I feel the exact same way!
I love this post!
Thank you!
I read to escape reality and to get fodder for my imagination 🙂
Connecting with other fellow book lovers is an added bonus
I relate to all these. Wonderful list. Reading is always a fun thing to do.
Definitely!