Books

As I've grown older I've come to realize how little I read anymore. Growing up, reading was one of my favorite things to do and I was a total bookworm. I'd read any book I could get my hands on and lock myself in my room all day reading books (mostly fictional). I read everything from To Kill A Mockingbird all the way to Percy Jackson. Over the years I've acquired a few books that I really enjoy, my favorite obviously being the one and only:

Harry Potter is the best. Don't deny it. Image Courtesy of Kazamerican

As the years go by I find myself reading less and less. I've noticed that I only end up reading only when I have to. For example, I only read when it is for an English book report or essay I have to write based off of a book or if I have to read a textbook for a test. Other than that, I don't read too much anymore. I used to read books, magazines, newspapers, and even online articles. Now, I'd rather watch a video than sit down and read a nice book. And the sad thing is, I know I'm not the only one who does this.

Although my bad habit of doing anything but reading has been going strong for a couple of years now, I am determined to end it. I am intent on reading often and my goal is to read a book a month. I mean we have to start somewhere, right? Even though books are lame to most people, I am going to stick to my roots and pick up my old tradition of reading.

I mean think about it. All of these amazing, exciting movies coming out these days were originally books and nine times out of ten, the book is better than the movie. Reading also helps you out greatly in school. Not only does it advance your vocabulary, but it will make writing those long essays ten times easier.

So instead of constantly watching T.V. or playing my Xbox, I'm going to pick up a book from time to time and I encourage all of you to do the same.