This is the 9903rd most frequent Japanese word.
読む
"読む" means "to read."
In this sentence, the verb '読む' (to read) is used in its plain form, describing the general activity of reading as a preference.
私は本を読むのが好きです。
I like reading books.
Here, '読む' is in its infinitive form '読むために' (in order to read), showing purpose within the sentence.
彼は新聞を読むために早く起きます。
He wakes up early to read the newspaper.
The verb '読む' is used in the potential form '読むことができます' (can read), indicating the skill or ability to perform the reading action.