[I] read books because I love them, not because I think I should read them.

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Reading books is one of the most enjoyable pastimes that many have in life. After all, it is a great way for us to find out about different cultures and learn about different people throughout history. However, reading books is not the only reason that people read. There are several books that are popular for a particular reason.

For example, many people read The Hunger Games because they are fans of the movie or they are simply curious about the story line. Others read Harry Potter because they are fans of the series or want to see if they can recognize similarities between characters in the book and their favorite actors. But, there are also some books that people read because they feel that they should read them.

They take it upon themselves to do extra reading in order to complete a certain book challenge or to prove their intelligence by finishing a difficult book. These readers may not enjoy reading at all, but they feel that they must read everything available for school credit.

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