It's been a lifelong struggle of mine. Be productive, or read? Be social, or read? I'm going to be honest, reading wins out a solid 80% of the time. If you think you might be like me, look through these signs of being a bibliophile. If they describe you, then you might just have a book addiction.
1. A library or bookstore is your personal version of heaven.
Every time you go, you totally get how Belle broke into song over the wonders of books.
2. Once you get there, you can't stop yourself at just one.
There's a "buy two paperbacks, get one free" deal at Barnes and Noble? Cool, that means I'll be getting nine, please.
3. You've got too many books for your shelves at home.
4. You think of a rainy day as an excuse to stay in and read.
If the bookstore wasn't your personal heaven, surely this is.
5. It's not just reading that you love. You literally love the physical books themselves.
Can someone really call themselves a true bookworm if they've never stuffed their face into a book and smelled the pages? I think not.
6. You simply don't understand when someone tells you that they hate reading.
"That's almost as bad as saying you hate Harry Potter. Wait you hate that too? Get away from me."
7. In some social situations, you really wish you were at home reading instead.
Make that most social situations.
8. You give people "The Look" when they keep trying to talk to you while you read.
Okay, I'm sure what you're saying is important but like, this character is literally about to die. You see my dilemma right now.
9. You like to have a book with you at all times.
That's why tiny paperbacks were invented, so you can shove them in your purse. I don't know what guys do. Put them in their massive pockets? Just don't carry books? No, that would be insane.
10. You've been known to use questionable items as bookmarks.
Leaves, napkins, sticky notes, anything will do, really. Should you have used your license that one time? No. Did you lose it for a week? Yes. But you probably won't do it again.
11. Reading in bed is one of your favorite things to do to relax.
The only bad thing about it is when you're holding the book above you and you drop it on your face. But that's what e-readers are for.
12. But it can lead to nights where you stay up reading way too late.
Whatever you do, do not start the latest book in your favorite series right before you go to bed. Bad, bad idea.
13. Sometimes when a book is especially amazing, you don't even want to put it down to walk.
After years of walking while reading, I can safely say that you probably just shouldn't, because you never get good at it. All the stubbed toes.
14. ...Or eat.![]()
Yea, it's nice to talk to your family during dinner, but it's also nice to...not do that, and read instead. We see each other every day, Ginny, chill.
15. You just simply love the awesome creativity and adventure that comes with reading.
All of your books are gripping, lovely, exciting stories that you get to live over and over again. What could be better?
If 10-15 of these signs describe you, you're definitely a book addict through and through. If it's less than that, you still might be on your way towards a serious book loving problem. Don't fight it. Just keep on turning those pages.
