By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
Has anyone ever said to you that reading fiction is a waste of time, money, and brain matter? That’s hogwash! Yes, I’m passionate about fiction, and here’s why!
- To enjoy an entertaining adventure for readers.
- To learn about the world and people in an unthreatening environment.
- To be encouraged in our own lives by characters overcoming adversity.
- To focus our minds on something other than ourselves.
- To stimulate our mental capacity.
- To gain new insights from others’ beliefs different from our own.
- To explore creativity.
- To enhance our imagination. As we grow from children to adults, our imagination dwindles to accommodate the reality of what our parents, caregivers, and teachers prefer.
- To understand others and their personalities.
- To develop relational and social skills.
- To improve memory.
- To sleep better. Although if the book is horror, I might change my mind!
- To discover different genres and establish a reading preference.
- To increase our vocabulary.
- To be inspired to try something new in our lives.
- To shape our minds for a willingness to learn and ask questions.
- To force us to slow down from our hectic life and relieve stress.
- To broaden our topics in conversation.
- To strengthen our thinking skills.
- To enjoy the adventure of a well-written story.
Why do you read fiction?
