Anyone who knows me knows what a big book nerd I am. I have an opinion on every single book I have read, and a lot of opinions about books I haven’t even touched. It’s crazy, I know. And sometimes I wish these books were people, and that the characters could jump off the page and be my best friends. That would seriously just be awesome. But no one has invented a machine that could do that…unless you count Taylor Lautner as the actual Jacob Black because hey that could totally work. So until that magical day happens, I like books more than people…and here’s why.
1. Books don't interrupt you.
Interruptions were rude in 2009, and are still rude. Please just let me read in peace. It's not that I don't like you, it's just that I like my book better at the moment.
2. They are full of surprises.
Human beings and books are a lot alike in the surprise department, but books do it better. Sometimes the surprises aren’t tied up with a pretty bow in writing, and sometimes they are. Either way, surprises are so much better in books.
3. The characters will never disappoint you like the actor in the movie adaptation.
*Me watching a movie that was a book first* "That's not how that character was supposed to look, and they totally forgot about this other character, and that person is not supposed to have a southern accent..." I apologize in advance if you sit beside me in the theater.
4. They understand you.
There are just some things in this world that books understand more perfectly than any human being could. *cough cough* John Green *cough cough*
5. You can relive the stories countless times.
Sure you have your trusty memories to look back on, but with a book in hand you’re able to flip right to the page and relive the best and worst moments of a character’s life.
6. The death over a favorite character takes priority.
Excuse me while I go cry...again. *Sobs continuously while holding onto a sock*
7. The fantasy world is always better than real life.
It’s just the way it is.
8. I'd rather be best friends with Ron Weasley than you.
We're both afraid of spiders. We're both super awkward. It just works.
9. I rather spend my money on books rather than experiences.
They're pretty much the same thing, right?
10. Books are always there for me.
Through every move and every season of my life there has always been a trusty book at my side. And I could not have asked for anything better.
I love people, don't get me wrong. But it's the books that my heart belongs to. Their smell and hard backs are irresistible. I'm almost positive my books love me as much as I love them. And that is how it'll always be.
