[CGTRWK]

and I also have known folks who say, "I'm done with school. Why would I want to read if I don't have to?"

Blame english departments for assigning antiquated, boring books. Reading one action-less book you aren't interested in after another, and then being told what the author "meant" by someone who isn't the author is an experience to be glad to be done with indeed.

I think Shakespeare has single handedly kept more young adults away from libraries than every channel on the idiot box put together.

[Fiji Hill]

Shakespeare can still inspire moderns. For sooth, the Bard wrote what is perhaps the greatest pep talk of all time.

[Mr. Silverback]

I think Shakespeare has single handedly kept more young adults away from libraries than every channel on the idiot box put together.

You may have a point there.