I get asked a lot about why I like reading so much. Honestly though, what is there not to love about books? You might think I am biased, given my near addiction to books. But hey, you know what they always say - 'Better be a book addict than a drug addict.' (Yes they do, chez moi.) So out of the thousands, I bring to you 10 absolutely legit reasons to adore books. Do keep in mind that these are my personal views, and its absolutely alright if you don't agree to them. :)
What is the daily
routine of an average person? Get up in the morning, clean up, eat, work, work,
work, eat, sleep and repeat.
Now is the time for some quick soul searching. Ask yourselves, do you really want this to be all there is to the world and your life?
Not to imply that every person leads a dull life or that there is no adventure. But personally, I could not bear living in a world with no possibility of the existence of Wizards and Elves and Ghosts, or anything supernatural. (On second thought, I can probably manage without ghosts).
It makes life so much more worth living when you believe there is more to it.
Now is the time for some quick soul searching. Ask yourselves, do you really want this to be all there is to the world and your life?
Not to imply that every person leads a dull life or that there is no adventure. But personally, I could not bear living in a world with no possibility of the existence of Wizards and Elves and Ghosts, or anything supernatural. (On second thought, I can probably manage without ghosts).
It makes life so much more worth living when you believe there is more to it.
Books do that for me. Serious though, the inspiration
for all that supernatural stuff had to come from somewhere, right? (Or should
I say something...).
2. BEAT THE BOREDOM :
Boredom becomes the mortal enemy of many a person when there
is no internet connection to be found. In such situations, fear not; for I have
a solution for you - Books! No matter what, you’ll never run out of awesome books
to read.
3. KNOWLEDGE GALORE :
You’ll be surprised by how much you can learn simply by reading books. For
example, I learned a great deal about Nazi occupation of Europe in WW 2 from Anne Frank’s ‘Dairy of a young girl'; about the American Civil War
from Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone with the wind', and about Greek and Roman mythology from the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riodan. If you've read Dan Brown’s books
you’ll probably know what I’m talking about. So you get to enjoy and learn. Talk
about killing two birds with one stone.
Just like the frying pans- Who knew,right?! (Please tell me you get that reference.)
4. THE SMELL :
Have you ever sniffed an old book? If not, I strongly suggest you try
it. It smells divine. Sniffing books is a part of my book
reading ritual basically.
Which makes me wonder why
there isn't a book-scented perfume yet? That would make millions.
(This point though is not valid for books with those glossy
sheets, like from a magazine. Sniffing that would only give you a massive
headache. Fair warning.)
5. ESCAPE ALERT :
Had a bad day? Perpetually tired due your to endless work/ school
assignments? Want to provide your over-strained brain some rest? We give you
one of the best stress busters ever- Books ! (Hey, the last 2 lines sound like an old-school advertisement. )
Yes, it is true that procrastinating your problems will make them
all the more hard to deal with later. But lets face it - sometimes all you
need is a soft bed, a great book
and a cup of coffee to face the world. (Preferably followed by a nap.)
6. ADVENTURE AND THRILL :
Books are definitely the cheapest vacation you can buy, as Charlaine
Harris once said. For all those people who love
adventure - books are probably the fastest and cheapest place to start looking
for it.
7. EXPERIENCE :
Not only does reading books help you learn new and cool stuff,
it also helps you gain experience. That’s the beauty of books. You are exposed
to situations that may or may not be entirely favorable, and given access
to thinking mechanisms of the protagonists as well as antagonists in detail.
If you read books, you’ll find yourself thinking about a lot of things that you had never given much thought to before. Having known a sticky situation in a story plot, if a similar problem arises in your life, you are better prepared to tackle it.
If you read books, you’ll find yourself thinking about a lot of things that you had never given much thought to before. Having known a sticky situation in a story plot, if a similar problem arises in your life, you are better prepared to tackle it.
8. ENHANCE CREATIVITY :
By a first hand experience I can assure you that reading will also help improve not only your vocabulary, but also your imagination.
And the more you imagine, the more you get the power to create. It is seen that a lot of people who love to read develop good writing skills as well.
9. SELF
Suppose you are walking through an almost deserted alley. You hear fast approaching footsteps behind you, followed by some lame catcalling.
What do you do? I’ll tell you what. Pull out the thickest book you have (And have you will, if you love reading). Find and hit the jerk on the face hard enough to shove his nose right into his brain, and walk away. (Preferably before he regains his senses.) See, the infinite advantages of always carrying a book to read.
What do you do? I’ll tell you what. Pull out the thickest book you have (And have you will, if you love reading). Find and hit the jerk on the face hard enough to shove his nose right into his brain, and walk away. (Preferably before he regains his senses.) See, the infinite advantages of always carrying a book to read.
On a more realistic note, this point is actually an extension of point
number 7. Since reading makes you familiar with the basic characteristics of different kind of
people, you’ll always know which ones to steer clear of.
Okay, this point might be a bit hard to explain, but it is also one of the biggest reason I love reading books. Sometimes, there is that one thought or feeling that you think is strange or even unique to you. Then one day you come across a certain paragraph written in a certain book and you see your own thoughts reflected on those sheets, written by a completely different person that may be half a world away from you, at a completely different time. At that moment, you feel an indescribable sense of belonging and connection not just with that author, but also all those millions of other people who have read and loved the same book as you have. Its an incredible thing, really. Not sure if I was able to explain it right, but I sure hope you got it anyway :D
These are the top 10 reasons why I love reading books. Hope you could relate to this article!
