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50 Things Only Book-Lovers Understand

By Stacey Nguyen

Updated on Aug 25, 2019 at 1:25 PM

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Suffice to say, book-lovers are peculiar, sensitive, and wonderful creatures. Worshipping the likes of Hermione Granger and Rupert Giles, true book nerds have no shame in their love for reading and their emotional commitment to great characters. Don't take any offense if they turn down plans to finish a good book — they just have to know what's going to happen next! And if you happen to take them out, be careful around libraries and bookstores! You may not see them emerge until hours later with a stack of new books . . . even if their homes are already lined with literature of all sorts.

As a book-lover myself, I've compiled this comprehensive list of 50 things only the book-obsessed will understand. Keep reading to see if you display any tell-tale signs of a literary fanatic.

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Nothing beats curling up in bed with a book.

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You'd rather stay home and read a good book than go out.

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You can appreciate a good reading nook for all of your bibliophile needs.

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Curfews are just suggestions when you're reading a good book.

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Finishing a good book in one sitting is easy-peasy.

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You're that friend who gives books as presents!

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It's hard not to start multiple books at a time.

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You believe that books can teach you important lessons about life.

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Sometimes you wish that your favorite characters were real.

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You get too emotionally invested in book characters.

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You feel a deep kinship with fictional bookworms such as Hermione.

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Sometimes you can't tell the difference between fiction and reality.

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You can appreciate a beautiful bookmark.

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You will totally judge a book by its cover.

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If there's a movie adaptation coming out, you have to read the book first.

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Nothing beats a cup of coffee and a good book.

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Tea and books are also a classic combination!

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Eating while reading is totally acceptable for you. But sometimes you forget to eat because you're reading.

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You love the smell of old books.

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But fresh new books smell AMAZING as well.

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Your home is more or less lined with books, and you're not changing it anytime soon.

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You have stacks of books everywhere in your home, even if you have a bookshelf!

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You love listening to interviews with your favorite authors.

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You keep tabs on author readings, just in case one of your favorites pops up.

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You're totally attracted to other bibliophiles.

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You are aware that you spend way too much money on new books.

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You can spend hours in a bookstore trying to pick out your favorite books.

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It's mandatory to leave with at least one book when you visit a bookstore.

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You can appreciate a color-coded book collection.

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Local book sales are your personal heaven. You're that person who gets the huge $5 paper bag of books!

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You totally struggle to pick between hardcovers and paperbacks.

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You've slowly learned to accept Kindles and audiobooks.

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Nothing steals your breath away like a beautifully designed library.

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Nothing calms you like browsing for books at the library.

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Whenever you travel, you have to visit the library.

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But you have a soft spot for your local library.

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Your favorite part of elementary school was storytime.

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You also loved bedtime stories growing up.

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You find kindred spirits in other readers.

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You have strong feelings about writing in books.

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Rainy weather is the best reading weather!

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Reading outside on a beautiful day is great as well, though.

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But honestly, you can read anywhere if the book is good.

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You will totally bring a book on vacation. Reading on the beach is one of the most relaxing things that you can do — duh!

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You definitely have favorite authors, but it's hard for you to only pick one.

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You're in awe thinking about how long books have been around.

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You feel inspired to write something of your own one day.

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No book is too long for you to tackle.

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You always make time to read, even if you're super busy.

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As cheesy as it sounds, you're never alone when you have a really good book in your hands.

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