Why do we read? I wish I could give you some kind of scientific explanation about why we enjoy hallucinating fiction, however, all I can do is tell you why I like to read. For me, reading is escapism. I put my phone aside, along with any real world expectations and I let the words take me to a new realm. I enjoy being able to shut off from anything remotely difficult to just emerce myself in a story. To just be amongst a different version of reality. Escapism isn't my only re