Books on the Nightstand discussion

This is a question posed in Pamela Paul's book My Life with Bob: Flawed Heroine Keeps Book of Books, Plot Ensues. I thought it an interesting question, so I'm curious, "Why do you read?"

Trying to be fair, I'll go ahead and confess that I read for many reasons, but probably most importantly, I really enjoy it. I'm taken to lands I'll never visit. I'm confronted with experiences I'll never have. It expands my knowledge. It provokes my emotions (sometimes in a good manner, sometimes not.)

Next.

Well said Linda

At this particular time for a respite from all. Circumstances make travel etc not an option for awhile so reading is my way of finding pleasure and solace at this time. Reading is the constant in my life.

I read to escape at time c comfort making stress go away for travel when I can get there in the future or past it been my life long time

One might as well ask, "Why do you breathe?" I read because I can't live without it. I listen to audiobooks while I drive because I'm sure that reading a book while driving is even more dangerous than texting while driving!"