1. I do it when I'm bored.

Whether I actually have nothing to do or I'm just avoiding eating when I shouldn't be, I like to read when I'm bored. It always eats up a good chunk of time and it helps me relax. Speaking of...

2. Reading, just because I want to, helps me relax

If I'm really stressed or overwhelmed, sometimes I have to take a step back and so something to help myself, and sometimes that's reading.

3. It helps your brain function.

Plenty of studies have shown that reading in your free time helps your brain function and raises your reading comprehension. Not to mention, that the more you read, the better you get at it.

4. I can do it anywhere.

I can read when I'm at work, I can read in bed. I can read in class. The nice things about books is that you can do it anywhere, and don't have to worry about killing the battery.

5. I can do it by myself.

Unlike a lot of things, reading by yourself isn't awkward, it's actually preferred (who would've thought?!) You don't have to plan around someone else's schedules or pick out a cute outfit, just go sit on the couch and read.

6. It lets me use my imagination.

Nowadays, I feel like a lot of kids don't use their imagination as often because they play games that depict these fantasies for them. The nice thing about books is that everyone is going to imagine these stories slightly different when they read them.

7. It's underrated.

I'm sure everyone has a book laying around their house that they keep meaning to read. And I understand everyone is "busy", but taking 20 minutes out of your day a couple days a week isn't too hard.

Now, what are you waiting for?!