26 Reasons Why You Need To Read More
“Because books tell the stories of people we don’t know, places we haven’t been, and worlds we can only imagine.”
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We asked attendees at the annual Book Expo America conference why they think people should read more books. Here are their answers.
2. “People should read for the joy of leaving their lives and heads and problems, and entering the worlds of other lives, heads, and, yes, problems.”
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5. “Because books tell the stories of people we don’t know, places we haven’t been, and worlds we can only imagine.”
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7. “Because there’s nothing better than creating your own mental movie while reading. Plus… all the cool kids do it.”
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8. “Reading stimulates the mind in a way that movies and TV cannot; reading awakens a dormant imagination and keeps the mind fresh.”
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12. “Reading is still the best way into another person’s emotional life — while ever seeing the world from another point of view is important, reading (a lot) will be essential.”
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17. “Reading lets you explore the world and learn more about other people’s stories!”
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20. “I think the knowledge alone that’s written in books is worth any time invested in reading, and also the adventure and journey that they take you on is priceless.”
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21. “To understand people, cultures, life… which helps with the ladies!”
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To learn more about Book Expo America, click here.
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