Sunday, May 15, 2016

26 Reasons Why You Need To Read More by Jarry Lee

Although my heart hurts because another BookExpo America has come and gone and I still have yet to attend, in honor of another successful year, here's a delightful post from last year's BEA.


Reposted from BuzzFeed


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    “Because books tell the stories of people we don’t know, places we haven’t been, and worlds we can only imagine.”

posted on Jun. 1, 2015, at 1:55 p.m.


1. “You have nothing to lose. (Except ignorance.)”

"You have nothing to lose. (Except ignorance.)"
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2. “People should read for the joy of leaving their lives and heads and problems, and entering the worlds of other lives, heads, and, yes, problems.”

"People should read for the joy of leaving their lives and heads and problems, and entering the worlds of other lives, heads, and, yes, problems."
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3. “So you’ll never feel lonely or alone.”

"So you'll never feel lonely or alone."
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4. “To be as smart as possible.”

"To be as smart as possible."
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5. “Because books tell the stories of people we don’t know, places we haven’t been, and worlds we can only imagine.”

"Because books tell the stories of people we don't know, places we haven't been, and worlds we can only imagine."
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6. “Books matter.”

"Books matter."
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7. “Because there’s nothing better than creating your own mental movie while reading. Plus… all the cool kids do it.”

"Because there's nothing better than creating your own mental movie while reading. Plus... all the cool kids do it."
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8. “Reading stimulates the mind in a way that movies and TV cannot; reading awakens a dormant imagination and keeps the mind fresh.”

"Reading stimulates the mind in a way that movies and TV cannot; reading awakens a dormant imagination and keeps the mind fresh."
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9. “For yourself.”

"For yourself."
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10. “Books are like a real-life TARDIS.”

"Books are like a real-life TARDIS."
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11. “Because reading books brings people together!”

"Because reading books brings people together!"
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12. “Reading is still the best way into another person’s emotional life — while ever seeing the world from another point of view is important, reading (a lot) will be essential.”

"Reading is still the best way into another person's emotional life — while ever seeing the world from another point of view is important, reading (a lot) will be essential."
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13. “Take your mind on an adventure!”

"Take your mind on an adventure!"
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14. “Reading more makes you sexier… eventually.”

"Reading more makes you sexier... eventually."
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15. “It helps you relax.”

"It helps you relax."
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16. “To broaden your horizons!”

"To broaden your horizons!"
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17. “Reading lets you explore the world and learn more about other people’s stories!”

"Reading lets you explore the world and learn more about other people's stories!"
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18. “Read more romance novels — they’re good for the soul.”

"Read more romance novels — they're good for the soul."
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19. “To expand your mind!”

"To expand your mind!"
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20. “I think the knowledge alone that’s written in books is worth any time invested in reading, and also the adventure and journey that they take you on is priceless.”

"I think the knowledge alone that's written in books is worth any time invested in reading, and also the adventure and journey that they take you on is priceless."
Jarry Lee / BuzzFeed

21. “To understand people, cultures, life… which helps with the ladies!”

"To understand people, cultures, life... which helps with the ladies!"
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22. “Read more books… so your brain doesn’t rot!”

"Read more books... so your brain doesn't rot!"
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23. “Read to relax after your busy day!”

"Read to relax after your busy day!"
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24. “Because books are THE BEST.”

"Because books are THE BEST."
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25. “To expand your mind and creativity.”

"To expand your mind and creativity."
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26. “It’s the only way to sleep with people who like books.”


"It's the only way to sleep with people who like books."
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