Man seeks pleasure. He loves and likes pleasure. Many of his activities are simply for pleasure. He can undertake any risk for it. For example, he enjoys sky ? diving, surfing, rock climbing, hunting beasts of prey etc. There activities are full of risks and dangers. Then there are various games, sports and hobbies. He can be called a pleasure seeking being.

The pleasure got from reading is unique. Reading provides a matchless pleasure. It is full of many benefits. There are some hobbies which give pleasure but that may bse harmful, costly or dangerous. But reading is a very healthy. Useful and economical hobby. It gives pleasure which is desirable and preferable.

The range of reading material is very vast. You can choose history, philosophy, biography, poetry, drama, fiction, short stories, mythology or travel as your subject. The choice is so vide, rich and varied. You may also select jokes, comics and detective material. It is the leisure time pursuit. The ability to read books, newspapers and magazines and derive pleasure form them is a great boon. Those who have this habit and hobby are fortunate.

Reading provides many additional benefits. It increases word- power, experience, knowledge and skills of expression. In the words of Francis Bacon ?Reading makes a full man; conference a ready man writing an exact man?. He further says, ?history makes man wise; poetry witty; the mathematics subtle; natural philosophy deep, moral grave; logice and ?… toricable to contend.?

The hobby and habit of reading should be developed at the early age. It does not mean that it cannot be had at an advanced age. But it can be cultivated best in childhood. Reading requires special skills and aptitude. Books are the best friends. They are the treasure house of knowledge and wisdom. A lover of books is never lonely. He is never sad or idle. You can read at your convenience and ease. It does not require another?s company. it is not costly as well. You can have your collection of books. You can borrow books form friends and libraries. One can buy second hand books at very cheap rates. The relief and relaxation got form reading is matchless. You can enjoy it while traveling or eating or taking tea. It is anywhere, anytime us. The money spent on books is a sound investment. The charm and benefits of reading cannot be expressed in words.

Only good books should be read. One should choose one?s reading material carefully. There are many cheap, harmful, and sub-standard books. They can spoil a reader?s character and poison his mind. In selecting the books you can seek help of elders, teacher and librarians. Then there are book- reviews to guide and help you. avoid cheap, sensational, sexy and obscene books and magazines.

Books which can inspire, guide, help and encourage should be read. By reading famous authors like kalidas, Shakespeare, Tagore, Prem Chand etc. we come in contact with own. Then we feel enperiences and thoughts become our own. Then we feel enriched cheerful and enlightened. We share their greatness and became their friends. The pleasures or reading can be re-created. It can be imparted to others. Reading of good books enables, makes us more manly and humane.