Reading is still a mystery to me. Although I understand the cognitive process of reading and know that it is an essential part of learning, there are many mysteries about “the formula” that makes one a reader. I have yet to determine why some people are born readers, some grow into readers, and others fight the invitation to read all of their lives. As a researcher, I am always interested in why people read. I watch and listen to readers and nonreaders everywhere, in my courses, at parties and events, and am regularly engaging with strangers on the NYC subway.