Some people like reading, some don't. I fall right in the middle, very casual reader. I find you all to be very pious with your attitude towards those who don't though, calling someone an idiot because they don't read makes you just as big a jackass as OP's date.

but how is that an "immortal" question? OP, I'm not convinced that you do read.

I love books! My fiancé says I basically have turned my house into a big library because I have books in every room. If your boyfriend can't appreciate a good book maybe you need a new boyfriend.

Dump the idiot. -.- I friggin person asked me the same thing while I was sitting outside at my college, and they also called me an egg head. I kept looking at my book and asked them "why the hell do you breathe?" Before they could say anything I put my hand up and told them to stfu.

Were you reading twilight perhaps?

Why has no one brought to attention this retard used the word "immortal" so what now your BF can't die? He's a Greek god? Maybe you should read more you dumb bitch! Put down the book and go make your BF a sandwich!

Well it might have been a serious question. I hardly ever read. So me asking someone why that read isnt being ignorant but simply starting a conversation.

Wait.. So, your entire opinion of the guy changed because of the one question? And everybody else in the comments agreed...? "Oh. You don't share the burning passion for reading as I do? I don't like you anymore." That's ridiculous...

sounds like a keeper

It's a stupid question. If you don't read, thats fine, but asking why people read, thats another story