10 things to love about books and reading.

Here are some of the things I love about books and reading:

1. The anticipation of starting a new book.

2. Going to new places.

3. Meeting new characters and making new friends.

4. Books with sequels or series so you can spend more time with all your new friends.

5. The way that books fit so neatly into bags and purses.

6. Getting lost for hours in a story.

7. The feel of paper as you turn the pages.

8. Puns, especially in book titles.

9. Spending hours at the bookstore looking for your next read.

10. The satisfaction of reading the last word in a story and closing a book.