Wednesday, May 16, 2007

15 Great Reasons to Read More!

Why Read?

(1) It sets a great example for your children.

(2) Reading is a free education.

(3) You can learn how to operate "things" (advanced technology has made this very important.

(4) It's a great escape.

(5) It makes you a better writer.

(6) You will recognize poor writing easier.

(7) It improves your vocabulary.

(8) You can learn a lot about yourself.

(9) You can learn a lot about others.

(10) It improves your reading skills.

(11) It improves language and communication skills.

(12) Reading makes you more successful.

(13) It's interesting!

(14) It's adventurous!

(15) Because it is fun!

What are some reasons you read?

Click here to check out my last post on reading.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

16. It gives you better understanding of the world.
17. It shows you new worlds too.
18. You see how the impossible becomes possible...
19. You make new friends (the writers and their heroes)

Lisa Vella said...

Ah, Mihaela Lica, four excellent reasons to add to the list! Thank you!

Have a great night!

Anonymous said...

All great reasons, including Mig's additions. The top for me is #15 - I've loved to read for as long as I can remember. When I was a child, my mother used to say that when I was reading I was oblivious to everything around me, and I can still get lost in books today.

Anonymous said...

I love the feeling of getting lost in stories, finding new worlds. Reading is one of the greatest "inventions" ever! This was a great list!

Lisa Vella said...

Lillie and Julia, I think getting lost in stories is one of my favorite reasons to read, too! As number four on the list says, "It's a great escape."

Thanks for stopping by and have an awesome day!

Lisa

Unknown said...

Lisa,

I loved this list so much, I just posted about it at my "Soaring Site."

Thanks!

Sylvia C.
www.dream-imagine-soar.blogspot.com

Lisa Vella said...

Thank you very much, Sylvia! :)

Lisa

lady macleod said...

It helps me recognize good writing.

It makes me laugh, cry, feel inspired, mad, want to visit the locale.

I don't watch television, so....

Nice blog.

Asghar Javed said...

May be to know how any writer have come to a particular point of view.

Beaman said...

I would have to say #15 applies to me the most. Regardless of whether it improves your writing skills or educates, it is just something you either love or dislike.

Brecheezer said...

Inspiration