Why Sims 3 doesn't have direct book reading:
* Gameplay Focus: The Sims 3 focuses on actions and activities that have a more direct impact on your Sims' needs and skills. Reading a book is more of a passive activity and doesn't have a strong gameplay mechanic tied to it.
* Limited Interaction: The game's interaction system wasn't designed for the detailed engagement that reading a book would require.
How to Achieve a Similar Effect:
* Use the "Read" interaction: While Sims 3 doesn't have a specific "Read Book" interaction, you can use the "Read" interaction on certain objects. This will allow your Sim to engage in a similar activity. These objects include:
* Newspaper: You can find newspapers in various places, like mailboxes or on the floor.
* Magazines: These are often found in homes and at community lots.
* Watch TV: Watching educational programs on TV will contribute to your Sim's knowledge skills.
* Use the "Learn" interaction: Some objects like computers and bookshelves offer "Learn" interactions that can help your Sim gain knowledge.
* Study: If your Sim is a student, they can study at a desk or table. This will contribute to their schoolwork and potentially raise their knowledge skill.
Modding:
There are mods available that add "Read Book" functionality to The Sims 3, allowing your Sims to interact with books more directly. If you're interested in this, you can search for "The Sims 3 book reading mod" online.
Remember that while these alternatives won't perfectly replicate the experience of reading a book, they allow your Sims to engage in activities that have a similar effect on their skills and knowledge.