Why books?

I love reading.  I’m sure many of you could say the same thing. I love tracking the books I read, almost like tracking steps on a fitness tracker.  Turning the pages, getting closer and closer to the end.  It’s brilliant.  I find myself getting lost in the pages, imagining the characters and trying to figure out what will happen next.  I started reading Nicholas Sparks and after reading all his books at the time, I had to move on to another author and stumbled upon Jodi Picoult.  And again after reading all her books, I searched for similar authors and found Diane Chamberlain, then Liane Moriarty.  After that, I changed strategies and branched out. I have explored modern day fiction, historical fiction, medical dramas, legal stories and mysteries.  I think part of my hobby is just researching books to find new ones to explore. I love to pass books on to others, wondering how far that single book goes and how many minds have been captivated by the book.  As my reading journey has expanded, I’ve found that as much as I love reading, turning the pages and predicting the ending, I love sharing about my reading with others - still passing along books, sharing my “books I’ve read” list, talking about a book I’m reading or giving my recommendations and opinions on books to other.  This led me to create “A Lit Hobby” blog.  I’ve never blogged, never thought I’d want to blog, but maybe, now more than ever, this is a means to connect with others.