Books have the power to heal and just as Stephen King said, ‘Books are a uniquely portable magic’, books are actually magical since they have the power to save you in most unforeseen circumstances.

Here’s how:

1. When you want to get out of having to make unnecessary and awkward conversation with people you don’t really like

People usually leave you alone when they see you reading.

2. When you want to make friends at a new place

When you’re at a new place and you see someone reading a book that you like, it’s like the book is recommending you a person. You’ll be best friends forever for sure!

3. When you want to hide from that one person you really, really hate

If you see someone in public that you have been avoiding for a while, then hide behind a big book and you’re good to go. #lifesaver

4. When the internet is down and you can’t stream any show

Sometimes life without the internet can actually be good because you’re able to finish a couple of books. And you realize how much you loved that time engrossed in the book.

5. When there’s loading shedding and nothing else is working

You can turn on the lights in such dark hours by reading a book.

6. When you want to impress someone with how intelligent you are

If you say that you read A LOT, then you sound attractive waisay hee.

7. When you’re watching a movie that’s based on a book and you know your nazuk dil won’t be so shocked at the climax

You point out mistakes and if someone is unable to get the movie, you get to explain it to them with all the plot, subplot and back story.

8. When your mood is down and you need something uplifting in your life

Oh, here books are the real life savers.

9. Or when you just want some sanity and peace after a long hard day

A quiet day with a book is sometimes the best weekend getaway that you need.

10. When you are traveling alone and it’s a long journey

You can listen to music but the journey becomes more entertaining when you’re reading.

11. When nothing else is making sense in your life and you just want to escape to a land far, far away

When life is chaotic, getting lost in a book and finding hope from there can sometimes be the only right thing in your life.

12. When you’re having trouble fitting in and you want to find comfort with your imagination

Books will never make you feel alone.

13. And most especially when you have trouble falling asleep

Falling asleep while reading can sometimes be the best feeling ever.

Tag a kitaabi keera because they know how real this is.

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