My thanks to author Susan M Toy for referring me to this information

Extracts from an article on FeelGoodContacts Site:

Most people can read but not many love doing it. Bookworms have an insatiable passion for one reason or another. Some pick up books for personal enlightenment, entertainment, or professional growth. Some read to beat boredom, while others to enhance their vocabulary and communication skills. And the list of reasons why people read just goes on (counseling aid, brain exercise, virtual travel, etc.).

To give you a more exact picture, here are statistics about why people read:

26% of those who read simply enjoy learning, gaining knowledge, and discovering information.
15% cited escaping reality, immersing themselves in another world, and being able to use their imagination as their reason for taking pleasure in reading.
12% said that reading has high entertainment value while noting the drama in good stories and…