Do you know there is a difference between a bookworm and a book addict? A bookworm irresistibly and compulsively reads books. Whereas a book addict uncontrollably buys books, though you may not read all of them. Or, you may be both! A good book review, an attractive cover, a provoking title or a famous book on social media are some of the reasons that might trigger this eerie habit.
Does reading come naturally to you or if you can read no matter how tired you are. Is reading a stress reliever for you, if you can read a book almost doing anything, any time of the day or read a book multiple times, then this write- up is for you. In this blog post I have compiled a checklist of the 20 strange habits of a book addict. You might be guilty of all.
20 Strange Habits Of A Book Addict
Some of the most common traits present if you’re an addict, do find out for yourself
20. You Buy A Book After Reading The Last Page Or The Last Paragraph Of A Book
19. Book Reviews Matter More Than Book Summaries For You
18. You Can Finish Reading A Book In A Day So You Have To Buy More Books
17. When Owning All The Classics Is A Matter Of Pride For You
16. Reading Means Books Not Assigned By Your Teacher, As There’s No Pleasure In Assignments
15. The Title Touched Your Heart & Provoked Your Senses So You Couldn’t Resist Buying That Book
14. You Buy The Newer Version Of Books You Already Have For Its Appealing Cover
13. Buying A Book Is A Solution To Forget Every Problem Of Your Life
12. You Want To Carry Lots Of Books When You Are Travelling
11. When You Have A New Book List Ready Before Your Pay-Check Comes In
10. You’re Always On The Look Out For A Beautiful Book Shelf To Display All Your Collection, As You Love To Show Off
9. You Start Reading A New Book Without Finishing The One You Were Currently Reading
8. You Have To Buy A Book As It Is All Over Social Media
7. Once You Find Your Genre Of Books, You Literally Have To Buy Them All, Can’t Miss Out Any
6. You Flip The Pages Of The Next Chapter Of Your Book, When You Are About To Finish The Previous One
5. When You Prepare A List Of All The Book Stores With Their Ratings While Visiting A New City
4. Audio Books Are Not Your Style Of Reading
3. You Often Search For Book Clubs To Find Out What Others Are Reading
2. You Wait For The Weekend To Visit Your Favourite Book Cafe
1. When You Fell In Love With The Fragrance Of The Book
These were the 20 Strange habits of a book addict. Well, I am guilty of all. These are all the different reasons that often intrigue me to buy a new book, even if it means re-reading a book multiple times because I bought it again!