At a young age, we are taught to read, not because it is fun, but because we have to in order to be successful. As the years progress, reading begins to focus less about the story and more about the techniques and devices that are used to make books genius. But the thing I love about books is that no matter where you are in your life, they stay the same and can always help you out of a funk when the time is right.
Books have that affect on me in different ways. I always look to my bookshelf when I'm feeling down because I know there are characters that will make me smile. When I get tired of the same old boring stuff, I read any of the Percy Jackson novels because they go beyond our little universe. If I need some romance, I pick up a Nicholas Sparks novel. Yes, I am one of those girls. And if I'm feeling very emotional, I read Pride and Prejudice because Elizabeth Bennet is a roller coaster when it comes to men.
Books can give people the best comfort they need. They take you away from where you don't want to be and transport you into a world where no one has to worry about the ending since it's already been mapped out. But, usually, books are just an excuse to hide from reality. Coping with your life can be hard, and in some ways, I think books give people the opportunity to run away from their problems rather than facing them. However, if you aren't ready to face the music, then books are the perfect hiding spot.
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