I recall the first time I was gripped by the story in a book. I read it and read it, trying to find out more about the story. My curiosity was awakened.

That awakening lead to insomnia, now books were all I craved for. My second grade teacher would comment on how I had read three books over the course of 3 days.

I don't really believe that is a very fast reading rate, but one fact remains.

Books are my addiction.

I've suffered the effects of physical/emotional insomnia and I know it's when my brain keeps working, reading and processing while my body is supposed to be asleep.

With reading it happens exactly the same, when I find information, stories, ideas and lessons. I loose the ability to disconnect and switch over to other activities. I'm wired; reading.