Welcome to another TTT! This week’s topic focuses on reading instead of books, and asks why I love reading! This is going to be EASY.
1. The escape.
I love escaping reality and being engrossed in a completely different time, place, and/or world. And it’s been especially nice to escape the craziness of covid and travel to places where it doesn’t exist.
2. I get to travel to someplace new.
I love visiting places I’ve never been! Books are the cheapest way to see the world.
3. To make friends.
I’ve read about so many characters I’d love to be friends with! And I always miss those friends when a book or series ends. The book community has also brought me many friends, so that’s also cool!
4. To fall in love.
Much like the reason above, I love all my book boyfriends.
5. Reading makes you smarter!
AND it sets off the imagination.
6. Books are pretty.
I love all the pretty covers and putting my favorites on my bookshelves. My room looks beautiful with all my books.
7. It’s the best way to fall asleep.
I love laying in bed in the dark and reading books on my Kindle, all cozied up under the covers. It’s my favorite part of the day.
8. The memories.
Every time I see a book I loved, I smile and remember my reading experience.
9. Sometimes a story will change your life.
10. I love learning.
I love learning about people who are different than I am, places I’ve never visited, cultures I’m not familiar with, and different ways of thinking.
It was hard to narrow this list down to just ten, but that’s part of the challenge of TTT!
Why do you love reading?
I always love that books take me to new places; the armchair adventures are the best. I read to be entertained so a good, light-hearted read, is always my favorite. :)
#1, #2 and #5 — match up for me as well. But my favorite reason is #3 — to make friends. :)
Great question. My main reason: “I can travel the world”. Thanks for the challenge.
I would echo most of these. And what’s that quote about a reader living a thousand lives? I just love everything about reading!
This is such a great topic and, as you say, it’s so hard to limit it to just ten! But what a good problem to have and I hope all the authors who see our posts feel the love and appreciation out there for what they do.
We have a lot of similar reasons! Though I didn’t put to make friends and that is a fantastic reason. So true!
OOh nice reasons! I can agree with all of these too!
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I definitely think reading makes you smarter!
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-reasons-why-i-love-reading/
I like the learning factor, too – I love when I can pull a little factoid out of my head because of something I read in a book!
All great reasons, Jana. We share some of the same. Hope you have a great day.
Great list! I love escaping into books, and they definitely make a room look beautiful! Here is my Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
I love reading in bed! I usually enjoy at least an hour every night, although it doesn’t always help me sleep. Sometimes, I can’t stop reading. Other times, I read something scary that gives me nightmares. Most of the time, though, it’s the perfect way to ease myself into sleep.
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Those are all really good reasons to love books!
I love the escape! I also love that there is so much to explore! Thanks for sharing.
Great list Jana. I love #9, especially because I know that can happen.
Oh just found you and this is one I would’ve loved jumping in on! Hoping for more easy writing lists about books in the future then… :-)