The 10 commandments of a book lover (infographic)
Love for books is a lifelong commitment. It’s even more than that. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “In the highest civilization the book is still the highest delight.”
Writer Brittany Foster has created a very entertaining visual showing book lovers’ addiction in the form of 10 commandments.
I was thinking about how books influence my life, and I came up with some general rules that apply to my reading habits.
Every reader has her own set of commandments to follow. What are yours?
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The 10 Commandments for a Book Lover
- Thou shalt not start with any book in a series other than the first.
- Thou shalt not dog-ear pages, crack spines, or cause damage to jackets.
- When a character you love dies, thou shalt feel the wound in your deepest of hearts. (Especially if you are reading Harry Potter, His Dark Materials, Games of Thrones, etc.)
- Thou shalt defend thine favourite authors with vigour, even if they write a book after the one that you loved that isn’t quite as good.
- Thou shalt not, under any circumstance, prefer the movie to the book.
- Thou shalt have more book covered surfaces in thine residence than not.
- Thou shalt justify money spent on books by claiming that “books are never a waste of money, at least I’m not buying shoes”.
- Thou shalt do thine utmost to ensure that if you have a series, they are all the same type and have matching artwork.
- Thou shalt feel a pain in thine soul when deciding if you should let someone borrow one of your books.
- Thou shalt refuse to remove pages from books to start a fire, even if you are in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.
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Gifts for modern book lovers in 2022
Based on recommendations from top tech sites and customer reviews.
Breathable 3D sleep headphones – great for audiobooks
This cozy and breathable sleeping mask has a special 3D shape which will not put pressure on your eyeballs and face. It features built-in Bluetooth earbuds with a playback time reaching 10 hours.
Cute book sleeve – great for print books and e-readers
From The Great Oak comes a large zippered book sleeve with a cozy and bright pattern. The soft middle layer is designed to keep your books safe and comfy. It will protect not only your paperbacks, but also an e-reader.
Hands-free pillow stand – great for e-readers and print books
An improved version of a popular Lamicall tablet pillow comes now with a side pocket for a pen or small accessories. The grooves are deep enough to hold a print book. It’s made of durable materials and is available in five fashionable colors.
