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All of us Nerdies know we're Book Nerds. We're proud of it, and we'll tell everyone! You'll hear us frequently ask each other "what are you reading?" and "oh, I have to put that on my TBR pile" and "what did you think about that part?"
But there are a few moments in my reading life that when I look back on them, prove I am a Book Nerd...
- When I was a kid, I didn't only read books, I played with them. Sometimes it was when I played "school". Sometimes I played "library". Sometimes my sister and I played this boarding school game that had something to do with a book called "Ghost Host". It was a library book and not one I still have but I remember it played prominently in this game.
- Books always went on vacation with me. I remember bringing them to Texas and New Mexico in 3rd grade. I remember bringing them to Arizona in 8th grade. I've always had to make room in my suitcase for books. And unlike the clothes I pack, I usually read all the books!
- I don't only own books, I horde books. I may have a bigger TBR pile than books read pile. I can't help it. I have no self-control when it comes to being in a bookstore.
- I had to be on bed rest when I was pregnant with my daughter. 2 1/2 months long bed rest. I barely watched TV. But I read over 60 books. Back then I hadn't rediscovered my love for children's literature. I was reading some young adult books, but most of those books were full-length adult books. I also didn't miss a single White Sox game during that time. World Champions that year. Just sayin'.
- But I think the biggest way I have always known I was a Book Nerd was when I could finally admit to the fact that I'm a book sniffer. Yup. Totally addicted to certain smelling books. I love the smell when you walk into a bookstore. I love the smell of some old library books. But the best smell comes from certain books. It's usually a paperback. I sniff pretty much every book I read. At least once. It's a habit. I'll admit to it. Hi. My name is Michele. I'm a book sniffer.
So, what was your moment? The one where you knew you were a Book Nerd?
Sorry to say, I am all of those things, and cannot understand at all why everyone else isn't that way, too, especially teacher colleagues! Love hearing about the sniffing. I do some, Michele, but mostly love that musty smell of old books-takes me back to my grandparents! Love this post!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I wonder how many kids in this generation will get to experience that? Kindles and such have taken away the old fashioned book. I have a Kindle, but do not use it on the beach. There is something magnificent about HOLDING a book and reading it on the beach!
ReplyDeleteBooks were my go to entertainment as a kid. Of course that was long before video games. Book orders were my favorite part of school. How I poured over that form to carefully choose just the right book. I still have some, they were twenty-five cents and I had to beg for them. However, I can't say I've ever been a book sniffer, more of a fondler. I love the feel of the paper. :-)
ReplyDeleteI can so relate so much of what you have written! I can't say that I remember when I knew I was a book nerd. So many memories of reading from childhood...up to now! I don't remember a time when I have't read and I can't imagine my life without it! Great post!
ReplyDeleteI could have written this! I have way too many books - and I keep buying more! I'm even winning them through Goodreads. But I am reading through the TBR piles and hopefully in another 50 years I'll be through them!
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