Why do
I read? A great question, to answer it I would love to go deeper on this one
with you. What are we humans in general? 
We are creatures that are limited in abilities; we can create a lot of
things, that’s for sure. For thousands of years we had developed and grew, our
minds breaking the border of what once was thought to be unreachable but we
still wanted more and more! That never ending game of want, achieve higher
goals move forward unwind the secrets but we can never satisfy ourselves simply
because of one thing. That thing is known to all, it’s our imagination! 
                Imagination
is behind everything there was and will be ever created by us, it allows us to
be free in this world of limitations: the magic, the power, the fear , the
strength all that and more is so tempting to acquire but sometimes it’s simply
impossible. So many great people were simply about their imagination, the
greatest painters and writers, sculptors and designers they all have spent
their lives trying to bring their imagination to life. To be an artist it
doesn’t take great skill or age, it simply takes contribution to the cause,
some of the greatest things seemed to be simple at a quick glance, but when
looking deeper you could see the painters’ persona in it, every detail, so clear
and seamless as if a part of the artist was left in the picture. So why don’t
you try to create art?           
                But
back to the idea of reading, I read because I love to. As simple as it sounds,
I do, for me its like a breath of air. The ability to see through the reality,
creating something in your own mind fascinates me, it should excite you too. I
think I answered your question, so remember one thing, we humans can create a
lot, but we can imagine much more.
 
I like how you define reading in the final paragraph as "creating something in your own mind." I also like how you acknowledge that some art or books can be simple on the surface but still have interesting depths to them. Very true.
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