Keep in mind, you can read a book in any format you like. I like paper books because I enjoy the smell of the ink on the page. If they ever make new book perfume I am going to buy it by the gallon. There is something wonderful about holding a paper book in your hands and turning the pages. The thrill you get when you bend back the corner of a page to save your place for later is like nothing else. At the same time, I like reader on my e-reader. The e-ink is great on the eyes. It is great to have literally thousands of books in my happy little hand at all times. I never leave home without one of my e-readers. I do not read on my phone or tablet even though many people find that enjoyable.
Take a moment now to think about the last book that made you happy. Go get a copy of it, read it and smile! Before you go, share the name of the last book that made you smile in the comment section below.
If you would like to read more about the joys of reading, check out the following articles.
Fun – Reading a Good Book Can Be Fun
Reading can be fun. There are lots of people who would like to be readers, who like to read fiction and non-fiction, mysteries, humorous stories, sad stories, stories about war, stories about peace, good books, bad books, business books, religious books and self-improvement books. I like almost every type of book. I am different from most people. Many people who do not consider themselves to be readers have a favorite type of book, a type that they pick up and cannot put down.
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Learn to Love to Read
It is sensational to love to read. At its simplest level, reading is the act of looking at groups of letters , determining that the letters are words and purring those words together to convey information. Most people learn to read when they are children. In the beginning, we learn to read so we can learn. Later we read so we can learn. The truly fortunate among us, begin to read simply for the joy of reading.
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In my opinion, the best time to read is all day every day and twice on Sunday. In 2012, the Pew Institute participated in a study to determine how many books the average American reads in a year. E-readers read approximately 24 books per year and traditional book readers read approximately 15 books per year. In a good year, I read about 50 books per year. In a great year, I read 75 books per year. All that reading takes time. If you are a working mom like me, with a husband, 4 kids, a dog and a cat, life is busy. It is sometimes hard to find time to read. It reminds me of the expression – “get it in where you can fit in.”
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I have always been an avid reader. I do find myself going back to old favorites just to revisit old friends 🙂
As an avid reader, I truly appreciate this post! My goal is to read 50 books every calendar year. I started in 2015 and it was a success!
Lisa Favre
http://marblecrumbs.com
I agree with Meagan, I always choose a book that brings me joy. I love reading mysteries and sometimes romantic books.
I have not had or should I say made time for a book besides the Bible in a while. I need to really get myself reading again to relax.
I try to choose a variety of books. I like to switch it up. Maybe a mystery today, a thriller tomorrow…
i have always love reading. since i started to blog i dont get to as much but it is such a fav past time of mine.
When it comes to books I ALWAYS read the last page first. Some think it would ruin the book- but it actually compels me to read!
I always love reading but never have any time for it. I have piles of books that I say I’m going to finally read!
I love to read and make time for it daily….even if it’s just a few pages a day.
I like to relax in a hot bath with a good book. I always have the next book i want to read ready to go.
I love to read! I don’t get to read often though. I need to get back to the library and find a good book. I stopped reading after a while back because I hardly had any time. I need to make the time because I really do enjoy reading.
I absolutely love reading! I’m perfectly content with a frap and a book at a park or at my local starbucks!
I love to read. I was reading novels at the age of 8 or 9. Time is now an issue and wish I had more of it. When I find a good book , I won’t put it done until the end. I’ve stayed awake all night reading a book that I’m so attached to.
Ugh, I tell you, there are times that I get so involved in the book that I am reading that I feel it to my bones and into my life, so this makes sense. I love reading uplifting books, ones that I can’t put down.
I wish I liked to read, but my friends are all readers and they recommend books to me all the time. I need to find the book that makes me happy!
I don’t read at all. I truly do not enjoy it, but my husband is the exact opposite. He reads 5 or 6 books a month.
I absolutely love to read when I have the chance. It’s hard to find quiet time to relax with a good book though. A good book definitely improves my mood!
I taught myself how to read at the age of two and I’ve never looked back. I have more books than places to put them!
I haven’t read a good book in so long! But totally agree, when I choose my books, I like choosing books that bring me joy!
I am currently reading 2 books. I always find books I like and they don’t usually make me happy but these latest two do!