"I am not a fan of books. I would never want a book's autograph."
-- Kanye West, son of former English professor, from the Washington Post
This is beyond absurd. I just needed to say that out loud. Thank you.
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Bookish Terms
- [on the] bookshelf: books Carole and Chris are reading
- Author Fatigue: after reading too many books in a row by a single author, the books all start to read the same: same rhythm, same characters, same situations — and you become so sorry that you did such a thing that you take a loooooooong break from said author
- Author Repeatitis: symptoms include feelings of euphoria after reading a book, and — wanting to repeat the "high" — a strong desire to go out and read another book by the same author, only to suffer feelings of crushing disappointment when the story just doesn't measure up to expectations
- Fluff 'n Trash™: very light reading; expected to have little or no redeeming value except in the pure unadulterated pleasure of reading it
- Guy Buy™: the antithesis of "chick lit," or books tailored to men
- L3: Lunchroom Lending Library, which Chris set up at work and serves as yet one more reason to buy way too many books
- library read: a book you enjoyed enough to read, but not enough to own and share with others
- lovelovelove: books you really enjoy; if desired, expand "love" to embody your enthusiasm
- on the nightstand: the very books Carole and Chris are reading now
- potty book: a book you put in whatever room (or vehicle) that permits reading during "down time," such as while commuting or in the, er....
- Reading Buddy: someone who reads a book with you; in the case of scary books, your Reading Buddy remains in the room (in person or by phone) while the book is read
- tab (verb): to make note of something in a book for later discussion, usually with a skinny little Post-It® Note (a.k.a. tab)
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1 comment:
i concur with the claim of absurdity. yet, i am a major fan of books, so i suppose that makes all the difference!
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