There are many reasons why boys like reading novels. The following are some of the possible reasons: 1. Exploring the storyline and characters: novels usually have complex plots and vivid characters that allow the reader to enter a fictional world to explore the story and characters, feeling different emotions and experiences. 2. Satisfy emotional needs: The novel can make the reader feel all kinds of emotions such as love, fear, hope, sadness, etc. Boys might prefer to express their feelings and emotional needs through reading novels. 3. improve reading ability and imagination: Reading novels can improve the reader's reading ability and imagination. Boys usually liked to challenge themselves to read more complicated and interesting novels to improve their reading ability and imagination. 4. Find resonance and a sense of belonging: Boys may be more likely to resonate with the characters in the novel because they may have similar emotions and experiences. Through reading novels, boys could find their sense of belonging and identity. Escape from reality and relieve stress: The novel can allow the reader to immerse themselves in a fictional world and temporarily escape from reality and stress. Boys might prefer reading novels to relieve their stress and relax.