Hard Times Means More Reading

I've been feeling down for a couple days now and I came to the realization today that when I am having a hard time or life just doesn't seem to be going as planned, I read A LOT more. It's like when life is throwing everything at me at once, I escape life's hardships and enter a world that I would rather be in in that moment. I'm sure there are plenty of you out there that feel the same way.

Books bring a new world to life and I love that. That's why I read so much. I just had a conversation with a friend yesterday about wanting to just be in a different world for a little why. Just to escape for a bit. Books help me do that to a sense.

Of course, some books are better than others. I find that a good love story helps me escape better than a fantasy. Although I love both genres, it's easier for me to imagine myself actually living in a love story. It's definitely more plausible. I would rather be a hero in a fantasy when I'm feeling strong and confident, not when I'm down in the dumps.

Anyway, tell me about your feelings toward escaping into a new world with a book. Can you tell me a specific time you had this experience. I would love to know so comment with your story :)