Reading... a vacation for the mind....

Dave Barry
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Reading is a great way for people to take a break from their daily routine and relax. For many people, reading is the only time they get to completely detach from reality. When they read a book, they can leave their worries behind. Reading is a form of escapism that allows people to escape from the pressures of everyday life. It’s easy to say that reading is a simple pastime but it’s also true that reading plays an important role in our world today.

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