Escaping Into What? Reading, Reality, and Responsibility

Escaping Into What? Reading, Reality, and Responsibility

Reading for escapism is often seen as a retreat—a way to find comfort, distraction, or relief from the weight of the world. Join us as we explore what we really mean when we say we read to escape. We’ll look at how that idea shapes bookish communities, online discourse, and the broader media landscape, and what it means to find refuge in fiction while staying present with the world around us.

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