I think most people would say that writing worth reading is writing that is interesting and appeals to them.
However, this should not be the only thing that makes writing worth reading.
Sometimes it is necessary that we read writing for safety issues like different signs we have to read to drive, recipe instructions, or instructions on how to put something together. This writing might not be interesting, but we have to read it in order to do things the correct way or to be safe.
Many good books are necessary to teach us things, even though some of my textbooks are very boring to me, I still believe it is important for me to read because I am learning about the particular subject I am taking. Sometimes I find that my textbooks are very interesting as well, like my abnormal psychology textbook. It definatly appeals to me.
Writing needs to have merit to it in order to be considered good I guess. Gossip writing can be very entertaining to us all, but I wouldn't really consider it good writing. I don't really feel like I am learning a whole lot from that kind of writing. From a textbook, I might learn about an important subject. From a chapter book I might learn about an important theme presented in the story or I could learn from the characters.
A way a person might be able to tell if a book is quality writing is if they have a pulitzer prize or a Newbery award. Usually these awards are looked at based on if there is quality writing displayed. Thes awards measure the story elements such as themes presented, characters and the story line. Many of these book are good books and quality books as well.
Basically, most writing is worth reading, and a person determines rather the writing is worth reading for themselves.
Good closing line. I like the term "gossip writing" since what usually catches my eye in the checkout line at Target is the headlines and the story itself really stinks!
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