I’m not sure where I read this (I ninja mode on several forums to pass time, too), but it’s such a profound idea of literary consumption that it lingered with me for a while! The gist of the person’s point was that people gravitate toward complex stories because of their mundane lives! I think what it means is that, to compensate for the lack of big events happening in their everyday lives, they resort to literature as catharsis (which, admittedly, is my reason for reading too), filling gaps in their ordinary lives. And that kind of thinking struck me because my life is very routine. And perhaps I do seek interesting stories to excite me!

I love reading. I love submerging myself in stories. It’s the best way to pass the time for me. Even though I don’t have such a deep reason for why I started reading, the act itself is profound to me. I am aware that, in many ways, what I’m reading or watching isn’t real, but that doesn’t make it any less interesting to me. To be able to live in numerous lives, each unique every time through stories, is in itself what makes it so bewitching. The stolen moments reading brings me, as if temporarily removing myself from reality and totally immersing myself in the world of my favorite characters, are truly enchanting! And that’s why I gravitate so much toward reading. Maybe there’s a hint of truth in that explanation. Maybe I am attracted to reading complex stories because they expand my world, which is restricted by reality.

Then I backpedaled a bit. I realized it’s not totally 100% accurate—in my case, that is. You see, my reading options are pretty diverse (if I say so myself), and even if I have a completely lackluster life (by someone else’s standards), that does not mean I always go for complicated, heavy stories. I admire simplicity (you should already know that this is my one true aesthetic in life!) I also love reading simple stories. Even the simplest of plots can evoke great emotions in me! The relatability is also there! So no, my life events do not necessarily influence my reading choices! Because at the end of the day, simple or not, my enjoyment matters! I appreciate great writing, from the most humble to the most complex there is!

For me, my reading choices or the philosophy behind them don’t need to be debated. I read what I read! As I said, I’m equally fond of simple stories as much as the complicated ones. The mental adventures I have whenever I drown myself in reading are an undeniably invaluable experience, even if they only remain in the confines of my head.

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How about you? Do you agree that life happenings correlate to your reading choices? Yes? No? Why though? I would love to read your thoughts about it!