101 Reasons to Read

As I was going through my folder on my work's shared drive, I came across this document.  I'm sure I copied it from a website or poster or something like that, but I have no idea where it originated. Regardless, it's too good to not share.

101 Reasons to Read

1. It's fun 
2. You'll know more 
3. You'll learn about yourself
4. You'll learn about the world 
5. You'll understand people better 
6. It will help you grow 
7. You'll be inspired
8. It keeps you out of trouble 
9. You'll forget your worries
10. It makes time fly by 
11. You can do it anywhere
12. You can do it anytime 
13. You can do it in any weather
14. You'll impress your parents and friends
15. You'll make your teachers proud 
16. It will help you do well in school 
17. It doesn't cost much
18. It doesn't require batteries 
19. It puts the universe at your fingertips
20. It doesn't need electricity 
21. There are no commercials 
22. It reduces stress 
23. It's a quiet activity
24. You'll learn other points of view 
25. You can live many lives 
26. You can see through someone else's eyes
27. It's the cheapest way to travel the world
28. It can make you laugh 
29. It can make you cry
30. It can scare your pants off
31. It can make you think 
32. It can take you places you never dreamed of
33. You can have the adventure of your lifetime
34. You can learn how to do something new
35. It improves your communication skills 
36. You can learn how things work 
37. It helps you find solutions to any problem
38. You can experience the past
39. You can dream about the future 
40. You can explore new horizons 
41. It inspires life-long learning
42. You'll be great at trivia games 
43. Once you start you won't want to stop
44. It can change your life 
45. It can give you great quotes or jokes to share 
46. You can experience things you would never do 
47. You won't have to judge a book by its cover 
48. You can learn how to be better at anything 
49. It will increase your vocabulary 
50. It sparks your imagination
51. You can learn how to make something new
52. You'll be a better writer
53. It's your link to the rest of the world 
54. You'll always have something to look forward to 
55. You'll meet interesting characters 
56. You can do it by yourself 
57. You can do it with your family 
58. It makes you smarter 
59. You'll always have something to talk about
60. It's always in style 
61. It's a good way to challenge yourself 
62. It builds your self-esteem 
63. You can discover new heroes 
64. You can keep up with the latest news 
65. You can relive exciting adventures 
66. You're more likely to be successful in life 
67. It stimulates creativity
68. It helps you relax 
69. It improves your concentration 
70. It increases your attention span 
71. It's a great escape 
72. It's energizing 
73. Books are full of surprises 
74. Information is power 
75. It's a rewarding habit 
76. It expands your mind 
77. Your resources will be limitless 
78. It will make you more interesting 
79. You can learn why things are the way they are 
80. You'll never outgrow it 
81. It exercises your brain 
82. You don't need any special equipment 
83. You'll learn proper grammar
84. It will help you with spelling 
85. You'll find out what's so great about classic literature 
86. There's something in it for everyone
87. It's a never-ending resource 
88. It can make you a better person
89. You'll set a good example 
90. It's contagious
91. It satisfies curiosity 
92. You can explore great minds
93. You'll find out why libraries are such cool places 
94. There is magic in words 
95. It's great entertainment
96. It can bring people closer together 
97. Your mind won't go to waste
98. You'll learn why the pen is mightier than the sword 
99. The book is always better than the movie 
100. A wealth of material awaits you
101. BOOKS ARE FRIENDS FOR LIFE!!