Why do books make terrible companions when you are trying to relax on the beach?
Because they always have too many issues
This riddle plays on the dual meanings of the word 'issue' in publishing and personal life. Magazines and periodicals release numbered editions called issues, while people talk about personal problems as issues. Therefore, reading too much lightweight literature brings unnecessary drama to your relaxation.
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