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The twenty different breeds of bookworm are humorously delineated here, with guides to such types as The Classicist, who insists on Austen and Dickens, and The Polyamorous, who is always courting four books at once. This includes a quiz for the reader to identify which camp they fall into.
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Jo Hoare is a freelance journalist, former Style Editor for heat magazine and possessor of two English Literature degrees. Other than tearing through books, having disdain for some of the more risible fashion and lifestyle fads is pretty much her favourite thing. Jo has written for The Debrief, GRAZIA, AOL and FHM, and here previous books include So You Think You’re a Millennial?, The Office: A Survival Guide and Festivals: A Survival Guide. Jo is based in London.
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From The Book Thief and The Binger to The Scholar and The Sci-Fi Lover – read all about over 20 different types of bookworm.
Ever find yourself mainlining coffee at work in an effort to stay awake after a late night with a page-turner you just couldn’t put down? Does the thought of being stuck on a train/plane/bus without a book fill you with more existential angst than a Camus novel? Were you too traumatized to leave your bed for days after finishing The Time Traveler’s Wife? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, then chances are you’re a book lover, but what kind of bibliophile are you? Perhaps you’re The Cryer, who doesn’t enjoy a story until at least a pint of real tears have been shed. Or maybe you’re The Adulterer, who struggles to commit and never has less than four books on the go, or The Abuser, whose “treat ’em mean” attitude leads to turned-down corners, broken spines, and water-damaged pages. With over 20 hilarious bookworm profiles, you’re sure to spot a good few character traits that any member of the literati will recognize. While we won’t claim it’s as funny as a Philip Roth novel, So You Think You’re a Bookworm? will definitely raise a smile or two.
