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8 Common Misconceptions You Have About Book Lovers

Even if you are not a book lover yourself, here are a dozen misconceptions you most likely have about our nerdy community.

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8 Common Misconceptions You Have About Book Lovers

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1. We are antisocial.

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There are lots of introverts that make up the reading community, but there are also a ton of extroverts. There are plenty of bibliophiles who love to strike up conversations!

2. We're know-it-alls.

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Just because we love talking about books and recommending them to our friends, we don't think we're better or smarter than you. But try picking up a book anyway! There's an enjoyable book for everyone!

3. We aren't productive.

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While we do spend most of our time reading, we have lives outside that as well and we work! For example, English majors have gone on to be the nation's most successful authors, teachers, and librarians. Those are underappreciated nowadays. The next time you see them, acknowledge them and respect their passions!

4. We all overthink everything.

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Sure, we love to analyze every book, article, play we can get our hands on, but that doesn't mean we do that all the time. As an English major, I've been taught how to look for deeper meanings behind pieces, but I don't find myself doing that when I reading at home. Most of us are just looking to read something entertaining, something to make us think.

5. We are all avid Harry Potter lovers.

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Now, some of us do really love Harry Potter, and that's fine! We grew up with the series, so for many of us, it was the first book series that really stuck in our minds and taught us. But don't worry. We won't try to shove the series down your throat!

6. We're boring.

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This is probably the most common one! When people think about a book lover, most people picture a woman in her forties with glasses, a long cardigan, and beige or grey clothes and shoes, complete with static facial expressions and a flaky personality. Before I really fell in love with the world of literature, I thought about this too! We love to do things other than reading, but reading just so happens to be our absolute favorite hobby. You'll see us in Starbucks, in restaurants, catching up with friends, and even at loud concerts. We're humans, just like you!

7. We only read fiction.

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While reading fiction novels help us conveniently escape from the stresses of life, we don't just read fiction. In fact, nonfiction is underrated. I love reading about true crime cases and scientific articles as well as Shakespeare and Sarah J. Maas!

8. It's too much work.

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I'm sure you wrote essays on books you were forced to read in school, but chances are you're not in high school anymore. All it takes to find a book you'll enjoy is a simple Google search: for instance, search "books about summer," and a ton of them should appear. If you want to take it a step further, try Goodreads to look at reviews! Heck, YouTube will be your best friend, too, for searching for recommendations. Just try it out!

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8 Common Misconceptions You Have About Book Lovers

Even if you are not a book lover yourself, here are a dozen misconceptions you most likely have about our nerdy community.

1. We are antisocial.

2. We're know-it-alls.

3. We aren't productive.

4. We all overthink everything.

5. We are all avid Harry Potter lovers.

6. We're boring.

7. We only read fiction.

8. It's too much work.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

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5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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