Never force yourself to read a book that you do not enjoy. There are so many good books in the world that it is foolish to waste time on one that does not give you pleasure.

Atwood H. Townsend
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If you are not reading something that you enjoy, why be so stubborn? You could be spending your time reading something that will give you pleasure. Think about how much happier you would be if you were enjoying the book instead of being bored to death by it.

Source: Good Reading

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