Title: Why We Don't Read: Reasons and Solutions
Headings: Why We Don't Read
Why We Don't Read
Seven Excuses That Can Be Easily Overcome
Excuse #1: I Don't Have Time
Excuse #2: Books Are Expensive
Excuse #3: I Don't Know What to Read
Excuse #4: Reading Keeps Me Awake at Night
Excuse #5: Can't I Just Watch the Movie?
Excuse #6: Reading is Too Hard
Excuse #7: I Just Never Got Into the Habit

Content: laugh, cry, or sit on the edge of your seat. A book—even a classic—doesn't have to be difficult to be a great read. While you may find that the language in books such as " Robinson Crusoe " and " Gulliver's Travels " is a bit hard to wrap your head around because they were written so long ago, most readers have no problems with " Treasure Island ." It's true that many famous authors wrote books that are tough to get through for people who haven't studied literature, however, lots of them also wrote things that are much more accessible. For instance, if you want to read something by John Steinbeck but think " The Grapes of Wrath " is a little out of your league, start out with something like "Cannery Row" or "Travels With Charley: In Search of America" instead. Ian Fleming's James Bond isn't a tough read, but did you know Fleming also authored the classic children's book "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"? ( Which is nothing like the movie!) In fact, many books written for young audiences are great places to start your reading experience. C.S. Lewis' " Chronicles of Narnia ," A.A. Milne's " Winnie the Pooh ," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "James and the Giant Peach," both by Roald Dahl are books beloved by kids and adults alike.