Open a book for the first time and a new world appears – a place we have never been, a window in time, an unexplored country filled with strangers, some to become friends. We read or listen to books for stimulation, escape, or distraction; or to learn, be entertained, or even transported. We read to connect with ourselves, be challenged, or to have our hearts touched and spirits strengthened. We choose books because we love a good tale.