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"In no way am I asking this sarcastically but why do you read it? I am curious."

How could one not? It is a document, and one of the few, that exists that covers a period of human history from about 4000 years ago to 2000 years ago. You have to read the history with a grain of salt in your teeth, of course, but it's one of the few documents we have that originates in that period.

Further, it has been a strong force in affecting Western civilization, both for good and ill. More history.

I've also read the ancient scriptures of Hinduism and Buddhism, and for the same reasons. Again, how could you not, if you have any interest in history or society?

I read the Bible (KJV) for the first time, cover to cover, when my grandmother gave me one for my 10th birthday. I've read it front to back five more times in my life, plus lots more partial readings when something occurs to me. About every 10 years I do this, just to refresh my memory. I've also read Thoreau's "Walden Pond" many times. I read it every year on my birthday, and have done so since I turned 14. That makes 44 readings so far in my life.

There are a few other books I reread from time to time...books that are somehow important to my life or of extreme historical interest.

Thanks for asking.