Why do you read?

[Tyranomaster]

I'll be honest, I have read exactly 1 short story in the past year. Someone reading my story asked if I would read their story because they valued my opinion. That's it.

I used to read a lot. The issue is that I'm somewhat autistic, and very rarely enjoy reading or watching something I've already seen, and I've consumed so much media that almost all of it feels too tropey for me to enjoy as much anymore. I still catch a few shows here or there though, but it's almost always background noise.

Before I was writing, I'd spend hours combing through series until I found one that I'd binge read. Now, I don't have time to waste hours looking for new series to read, so I just don't. It doesn't help that I don't enjoy either fanfic, smut, or cultivation. Oh, and I'm a natural contrarian, so if someone recommends me something, I won't read it for years if at all.

In other words, I read for new experiences.

 

[WeissBlatt]

I need to keep my mind busy or else I start thinking loads of bullshit.

 

[DeathDoesWonder]

To fuel my addiction and boredom.

 

[ScribbleBarnes]

Because I enjoy the imagery it creates in my head

 

[TsumiHokiro]

What and why do you like reading?

I read what I read. And I like reading what I like reading. Beat that.

 

[HungrySheep]

I can go at my pace and it's less time-consuming than watching shows.

 

[QuercusMalus]

I don't. I just look at the little black and white photos scattered all over my bound bundles of paper or covering my phone and tablet screen.