Do you remember the first time you read a novel? Not many people do. However, for some, the first step is taken hesitantly — and it changes the course of their lives forever.

Judging the Book by Its Cover. Yes, she admitted it. She judged. An odd title. An ancient-looking cover and fewer pages made it a perfect match for someone who had been forced to read.

However, Esha wondered who decided that people needed to read books anyway? Who sat down and thought, “Let’s make reading a fun hobby for children!” As if an individual could not watch movies or listen to podcasts. Yet somehow, reading was more fun. But how?

Books were troublesome — at least for Esha. The words appeared to be all over the pages. Even the thought of reading them gave her a headache. But she tried anyway. And surprisingly for her, reading transformed from a chore into a hobby. It was elevated to the level of a habit that she........

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