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Misconceptions about reading

Misconceptions about reading

Reading is one of those activities - you either enjoy it or YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND IT. And, although you are under no pressure from us to love reading, maybe we could help you understand it, and therefore enjoy it, a little bit more.


There are so many misconceptions about reading that we couldn’t possibly list them all. Here are but a few.


  1. Reading is bor-ing. Not true! Maybe you are finding a specific book (or many books) difficult or not interesting to read. This doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with reading - or you for that matter. Maybe you just need to look for a book that interests you more.


  1. Books aren’t worth the time and effort. Wrong! There are so many benefits of reading - it strengthens the mind and increases vocabulary, among other things. It is definitely worth the time and effort you invest in it, as long as you are enjoying it.


  1. Reading is for nerds. Nope. All kinds of people enjoy reading - you don’t have to be top of the class or anywhere near it to get lost in a good book.


  1. If you are reading fiction or fantasy, it isn’t worth your while. Many people believe reading anything that isn’t factual is a waste of time. Wrong! While you might learn new facts by reading factual books, reading fiction can still improve your vocabulary. So, if you aren’t interested in facts and statistics, you can put that boring old history book down and pick up something more enjoyable.


  1. All classics are wonderful books. Not all classics are for everyone. Many are wordy and difficult to read. A lot of people feel pressured to read classics, but, if  classics just aren’t your thing, don’t feel bad about putting them away.

 

  1. Libraries are a waste of time. Not at all! Libraries are packed with new and interesting books that can help you experiment and find your favourite genre and/or author. The best part is - they’re free! No more feeling bad about paying for a book and not reading it, with a library that won't cost you a cent!


  1. You have to have a physical book to read. Although we have never personally owned an e-reader, if that is a more enjoyable way of reading for you, we completely recommend it. Not everyone is going to enjoy the weight of a physical book in their hands. Also, audiobooks are perfectly good ways to ‘read’ as well.


  1. Books have to be long. No way! Some of our favourite books are short. The size of the book doesn’t mean anything, as long as you enjoy the book that’s all that matters.


  1. You have to wear glasses to read. That is so fake! Anyone can enjoy reading whether they wear glasses or not. It really doesn’t matter.


  1. You don’t like reading. You might not think you enjoy reading, but you might not be doing it the right way for you. You might be reading a genre/book that doesn’t suit you or you might not enjoy the feel of a physical book.  Remember, you can read on a e-reader or listen to an audio book if you think you would enjoy it more.


We hope that you understand reading a bit better now and that maybe next time you see a book lying around, you might pick it up and read it for fun instead of reading because your parents or your teacher told you to.


Do you know of any other misconceptions about reading? Write them in the comments below!

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