No, I did not learn to read at age four. I had better things to do such as fall out of trees and fall off my trike. I did learn to read eventually and discovered books and hid away in corners to read undisturbed while my mother shouted, "All of you children should be outside, it's a lovely day!" even when it was pouring. Then I reached high school and discovered boys. Found a nice one, married him, raised a darling daughter. My favorite reading is fantasy but I like best the ones that happen now. So that is what I write. (Escaping re more...