Why Do I Read?

I read for a multitude of reasons. The more popular being that I just enjoy reading for entertainment or to learn. But the main reason I like to read is to hear the thoughts that go on inside other people's heads. When you read books, you get a glimpse into the lives of others. You see the wisdom and knowledge they've acquired over the years. This feature is more prevalent in poetry, that's why I love poems so much. The Wild Iris is by far the most insightful book I have ever read. Every line dripped with hidden meanings waiting to be uncovered. Other great books with insight include Looking for Alaska, Skinny, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Because I am Furniture, etc. I find that I learn more about life in books such as these, than I could ever have absorbed in any old textbook. A great concept that i've grown to love was in the form of a quote in The Perks of Being a Wallflower: "we accept the love we think we deserve." I never quite understood at first, but then the idea grew and grew along with material from other books and written works.