A novel is a literary form that uses fictional plots, characters, and scenes to convey the author's thoughts and emotions. Fictions are often used to explore human nature, social problems, human behavior, and to express the author's feelings and values. There were many reasons why modern people liked to read novels. First of all, novels are an interesting and enlightening way to explore the world and human behavior. The plot and characters in the novel could resonate with people and inspire people's thinking and imagination. Secondly, novels could allow people to immerse themselves in a fictional world and experience different life experiences and emotions. The plot in the novel could make people feel happiness, sadness, fear, surprise, and other emotions, thus enhancing people's happiness and self-awareness. Finally, novels could become a social activity for people to share and exchange ideas with other readers. In the novel, people can establish connections with others and meet new cultural and intellectual partners. In conclusion, the novel is an interesting, enlightening and social literary form that can satisfy people's needs to explore the world, express emotions and socialize.