Lose Yourself in a Good Book

SOME WOULD SAY that curling-up in a comfortable chair with a good book is one of the best ways to spend a rainy afternoon. Or, perhaps others might suggest that packing a paperback along with the suntan lotion is a great idea for a day at the beach. In either case - or any number of other scenarios - a "good read" is hard to beat as a quiet leisure activity. Actually, it is quite possible to become totally absorbed in the narrative - and to lose yourself in a good book.

Reading can carry us to interesting places, introduce us to fascinating characters, take us through intriguing circumstances, and lead us to ponder consuming situations. Reading can lift us out of the ordinary things of daily life, and move our thoughts to new worlds!

It's always fun to read a book that is difficult to put down! When a story stirs the imagination, when characters seem to come alive, or when the ends of chapters are tantalizing cliffhangers, readers often become rapid page-turners. Many readers can easily keep reading into the wee hours. Some readers don't just read books; they devour them! Avid readers quickly discover their favorite authors, and their favorite types of subject matter.

Most often, books which are chosen are enjoyed much more than those which are imposed upon us. Assigned reading material - necessary for a grade or passing a course - is not inherently bad; in fact, it can be enormously engaging. However, required reading material is vastly different than reading material which we select for ourselves.

Reading is fundamental. Moreover, reading can also be informational, educational, inspirational, motivational, and recreational. However, most people would argue that no matter what the subject matter is, reading which is chosen by the reader - and done during our own free time - is the most enjoyable of all.