What reading is to me

Anyone who's ever been in a class with me knows that I read, probably more than what's good for me. I read about a book a day, depending on the book. Last year I read 409 books, everything from biographies to fantasies. I read a variety of genres: Sci-Fi, fantasy, teen-fiction, thrillers, plays and everything in between. To me, reading is an addiction. I come home from school, read manga on the computer, get kicked off, go upstairs and read. I finish one book, put it away, think about it, then pick up another one and start it.
          I read in class, something that's gotten me in trouble more times than I can count. I just can't help it. If I'm bored, I get this feeling that can only be satisfied by picking up a book and escaping into it. When I don't have a book with me in my book bag, something I did on purpose so that I'd interact with people more, I feel empty and edgy. It kind of scares me sometimes.
         Books also affect my mood. If I'm reading a good book, I'm bubbly and energetic and impatient to keep reading. If the book is even slightly sad, it puts me in a slump for a few hours after I finish reading. I also cry extremely easily. If I really like the character and they feel sad, I find myself sobbing along with them.
      Books are kind of like my life. I love them more than any other item I own.