Post 1: Why I Read

           Why do I read? I think this is a question that is like many other question-why we run, why we practice an instrument, or why we exercise. The answer will vary depending the person. Some people who don't like reading may find this question ridiculous. I do like to read but when asked this question I had to think about it because you don't really think about why you like something. You just know that you enjoy it so it’s just another thing you do. I read mainly because reading opens your mind to an entirely different world. You can see others people, or characters, situations and lives and it can make you feel like you are actually part of their journey. If you are having a bad day, instead of mindlessly watching TV, if you pick up a book and read, you will be getting a lot more out of it. You will be learning new vocabulary and writing techniques, and you will help increase your level of comprehension of different texts rather than rotting your brain with TV. I think it’s great that we have so many different types of books available to us because in different cities they may not have nice public and school libraries or so many book stores nearby. I think that we should support libraries and book stores by just reading a little more each day.

This the book I'm reading: