How Do I Read?

When I read, it is in solitude. I make sure that the door is locked, with no distractions of course, and a nice hot cup of coffee. Each of my senses must be fixated on the topic that my mind is slowly interpreting. Speed is not of the essence when reading, but comprehension is the pinnacle of the experience. Reading is a journey that takes us far away from the strong realities of the day. It could take me to a distant field, an unfamiliar country, or a place that puts me at ease. I read in a way that puts me in a happy place, where I can forget the various nuisances that trouble my brain. Reading is a route of escape and when I open a book I follow that familiar road to a alternate reality of my own.