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20 Things That Happen When You’re a Book Nerd
BY REBECCA JOINES SCHINSKY
DEC 2, 2013


Being the Designated Book Nerd in your family or social circle is an important job. And it brings with it–especially at the holidays, filled with parties and gatherings–a certain set of expected experiences.

You pack twice as many books as you can realistically read for any trip because you’re afraid of running out.

While talking to strangers/your partner’s coworkers/anyone you don’t know very well, you mention something about reading in hopes it will turn out that they love books too.

You have go-to recommendations for people who tell you they loved last year’s Big Book.

You can find in any conversation an opportunity to say, “Oh, I read a book about that!��

When Great Aunt Sally asks someone to explain what The Hunger Games is about, you volunteer as tribute.

You get cranky when it turns out that your airline hasn’t implemented the new FAA rules allowing use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing. You need all the ereading time you can get.

You wish you could call in “curled up with a good book�� to take the day off work.

People who know you’re into books assume you know about ALL the books and constantly ask if you heard that one interview on NPR with the author of that one new book whose title they can’t remember.

Sometimes you pretend to be texting so you can sneak in a few pages on your phone.

You don’t like to admit it, but you’ve actually said, “Not tonight, I want to finish my book.��

You panic if you discover you’ve left the house without something to read.

It drives you nuts when you can’t see what other people are reading.

You buy everyone books as gifts, but no one knows which ones to buy for you.

Sometimes you get so lost in your audiobook that you drive right past your destination without realizing it.

You’re not even a little bit flustered when your grandma says she read Fifty Shades of Grey. At this point, it’s more surprising when someone hasn’t.

You’ve had crazy dreams caused by a book you were reading at bedtime.

You can sniff out the closest bookstore in any city you visit, and you put it at the top of the itinerary.

You anticipate book release dates the way other people anticipate movie premieres.

Nothing makes you roll your eyes like hearing someone say, “I wish I had time to read, but I’m just sooooo busy.��

You know books aren’t dead.

Thank you Joseph for posting this one! Yessss, they are all so true.
Only with "Nothing makes you roll your eyes like hearing someone say, “I wish I had time to read, but I’m just sooooo busy.�� I agree partially: because I am on the side of those who say "I wish I hade MORE time to read..."

I also love "You can sniff out the closest bookstore in any city you visit, and you put it at the top of the itinerary."
This makes my husband and teenage daughter roll their eyes and sigh loudly when we visit a city!

Can I post my own, or is it just your (Joseph's) thread?

����� wrote: "Can I post my own, or is it just your (Joseph's) thread?"

You have some to add? Please, go right ahead.

I may not have always found time to read 20 books a month, but I have always found time to read. We make time for that which is important to us.

I have all the books in the Fifty Shades series but have not read. I am not offended by the content but rather by how poorly the books are written. I first read pieces of the first book when the author would post installments on line for free. Gave up because it was so frustrating to read. When I heard they were being published I thought for sure they were being re-edited and FIXED. Sadly they were not

So many of these are true for me - love these lists

You get a panic attack if the bookstore or library don't have the book you want.

You're in bad mood if your bookstore/library have only one edition of the book.

You subscribe to books that aren't currently available in library.

People tell you about a movie and all you have to say is "I've read the book"

You might be suspicious when one of your favourite books is to be made into a movie.

If you see a person reading a book, you ask about it (I do it all the time).

You check/ask people of their favourite quotes.

You start a speech with a quote or you place a quote from fav books when you're talking.

You often wonder where are you going to place all the books you have.

You must sniff the book pages.

You know how books are stored in your favourite library/bookstore.

People that work in library/bookstore knows you (or, at least, recognise you).

����� wrote: "You get a panic attack if the bookstore or library don't have the book you want.

You're in bad mood if your bookstore/library have only one edition of the book.

You subscribe to books that aren't..."

GREAT additions to the list! I can really relate to the second one. I want to be able to choose between several editions!

Thank you �����, I totally relate to your list to, particularly with :
- If you see a person reading a book, you ask about it (I do it all the time).
- You often wonder where are you going to place all the books you have.

- You must sniff the book pages.
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