12 Things That Make Book Readers Feel Very Smug
9. Judging Someone Based On What Titles They Have On Their Shelf
You have your condescending-face nailed down better than Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest when it comes to viewing an acquaintances book collection. Excitedly you spot Bernhard Schlinks The Reader and begin to believe your in the good company of another fine literature fan but then when you come to pick it up off the shelf theres Kate Winslet's flawless complexion starting out from the cover and you feel they favoured this book solely on it's new found celebrity.
8. Picking Up All The Bestsellers For Next To Nothing In Charity Shops Because The General Public Have Tossed Them Out
Are these people mad? Who gives away a good book? Even the worst titles youve ever had to contend with still sit neatly on your own shelf just to bulk out your extensive collection, nobody should ever be in such a privileged position to just be giving books away. However, you can now reap the benefits of such foolish generosity as you sit patiently waiting for the latest bestsellers to reach your local thrift shop at 90% less than its RRP. Result.
7. When Someone Asks You To Recommend A Good Book And You Have The God-Given Ability To Asses Their Entire Personality To Make An Excellent Suggestion
What book shall I take on holiday?, cries out a friend and you asses their reading abilities; they are more into their non-fiction, they love talking about others so maybe something biographical but then youre also aware they are a massive law fan sotry In My Place by Charlyane Hunter-Gault or A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown. Nailed it.