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Are You a Book Slut?
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 17 commentsLast night, a bunch of us writers got together and filled the AgentQuery open chatroom with Margaritas, our brilliant minds, and of course, our equally fantastic personalities. Feeling secure in a group of like-minded friends, I came out of the closet. Okay, okay. I didn’t. I was outed by someone who recognized the signs. Today, with the support of my AQ friends, I have the courage to do this publicly.
I, Jean Oram, am a book slut.
Yes, I know. *bows head* A bit of a shocker, isn’t it? Throwing the ‘S’ word around like that. I know I’m not the only one out there. Therefore, I say we should unite and reclaim the ‘S’ word. Say it loud and proud, “I am a book slut.”
In my desire to help others, I have created a quiz with some of the common symptoms of book slut behaviour. If you have one or more of these symptoms, you too, may be a book slut.
Does this sound like you…
1. You read more than one book at a time, sometimes even more than one in a day.
2. You can’t pass a table of discounted books without feeling that you might be missing out on something really good.
3. You belong to at least one book club.
4. As you are nearing the end of one book, you are already thinking of the next one.
5. It stresses you out that there are more delicious books in the world than you can possibly read.
6. You will read anything. If it is a book, you’ll read it. And probably even enjoy it.
7. Book workers, i.e. booksellers and librarians, know you by name.
8. For you, reading isn’t just an in-bed-before-you-fall-asleep activity, you will also read in public if the opportunity arises.
9. You carry books with you–just in case you find an opportunity for a quickie.
10. You try to hook others by gifting books or by promoting your favourites by saying things like, “Everyone is reading this and they love it. Just try it.”
11. You will take a free book even if you aren’t interested in it.
12. There aren’t enough bookshelves in your house to hold all your books.
13. Friends describe you as an ‘avid reader.’
If you replied ‘that sounds like me’ to 1-2 of the above, you have begun exhibiting signs of being a book slut. There is no immediate cause for concern.
If you replied ‘that sounds like me’ to 3-5 of the above, you are in significant danger of developing into a book slut. If symptoms worsen, seek support. You do not need to go through this alone.
If you replied ‘that sounds like me’ to 6-9 of the above, you are a book slut. Seek support immediately.
If you replied ‘that’s sounds like me’ to 10-13 of the above, you are a book slut of the highest order. There is no hope for you. Embrace your book slutishness and repeat with me (loud and proud), “I am a book slut!”
16 responses to “Are You a Book Slut?”
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Thanks for the quiz.
Now I have to tell my DH that I am, indeed, a slut of the highest order. (Although I think he guessed that a long time ago in a land far away.)
I am a book addict. Maybe your next project should be the 12 step recovery program.
Or a BSSSG: Book Slut Spousal Support Group?
: )
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You are not alone, Cate. I, too, am of the highest order.
I’m not sure about a recovery program. I’m kind of partial to being a book slut. Possibly a spousal support group might be good. Although, I fear my husband has also become a book slut. The Amazon ‘buy this’ emails suck him in every time. Maybe that’s the key, a spousal support group that actually sucks them further in to book slutdom. Mwa-ha-ha.
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Lisa Gibson December 3rd, 2009 at 14:08
Yes my hand is raised that every one of the criteria above apply to me. Yes, slutiness loves company and I’ve been a book pusher for a long time. I always give at least several for Christmas. At least we have one another for support.
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Lisa, sing it with me, “We are family!”
Another of the highest order. I had no idea we book sluts were so prevalent.
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Sue Marnitz December 3rd, 2009 at 15:16
Oh, my. I am a slut of the highest order, too. And I hear there’s no cure. Once a slut, always a slut. It’s nice to see there are others just like me — all high-priced sluts (those books cost money!)just waiting for the next target to come along.
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Hi my name is TK and I’m –*clears throat*– a book slut, too. Every single symptom describes me perfectly. At least if we are BS’s it is ‘to the highest order’. Might as well go all the way! BS’s unite! *raises fist stained with ink*
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Sue, there’s no cure, but we need no cure. We’ll take back the night! Or the bookshelves, or um, something.
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That’s the spirit TK! Darn those cheap mass market paperbacks that leave ink on our hands. It marks us like a scarlet letter.
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I’m in!!! It’s always fun to find a group of like minded folks
My hubby is giving me those “what is she giggling about now?” looks – wonder if I should tell him – hmmm…
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I don’t know, Jemi. How many symptoms does he have? If he has 5 or more, he may understand.
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I could only say no to #3 so I admit it . . . I’m an addict.
People who don’t read are boring and no fun whatsoever.
You ever notice how easy it is to recognize someone who is well read?
This was fun Jean.
(p.s. I haven’t forgotton about our Giver discussion)
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Yvonne, 9 out of 12 is pretty good, but we’re going to have to work on you to get you to the highest order.
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My name is Gina, and I am a total book slut. I am a proud slut and do not ever want to be cured.
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That’s awesome, Gina. We welcome you into the fold.
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I’m a total book slut, though I will admit, less so in the last several months. But only cause I’ve traded being a book slut for being a writing slut. lol. I think I still need help.
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Oooh. A writing slut. We’ll have to start a support group for that too.
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