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Book lovers that we are, we have compiled a list of top 10 signs that are sure to tell whether you're a bookaholic or not.
Read, nod your head in agreement and 'fess up to your own.
You know you're bookaholic when…
1. You lie to your friends about some imagined illness in order to stay in and read instead (And judging by a previous column of mine, a there's a whole lot of you who are guilty of this).
2. You start talking about characters as if they are real (Anonymous, I'm talking to you honey).
3. During a make-up and shoe sale, you still opt to buy the book even though it's not on sale. (Seriously, any shoe-addicted woman who chooses books over shoes is definitely a bookaholic)
4. You specifically request that people give you Exclusive books or Kalahari.net vouchers as birthday gift options instead of that expensive perfume.
5. You forget to pick you kids up from school or to do that extremely important thing you were supposed to do because you were just so into that book. (Any angry kiddies in the house lately, mommies?)
6. You own the hardcover version of the book but you buy the paperback anyway because the pretty cover simply begged you to.
7. You walk into the living room and lounge area and trip over the myriad of books that are piled up into every available corner - aside from the actual bookshelf.
8. You're so worried that people won't return your books, you make them fill out a detailed form consisting of more than just a name, number, surname and address.
9. You happily forfeit a night's rest in order to stay up and finish the book that just can't wait until tomorrow (Not all bloodshot eyes are a result of a heavy night's worth of binge-drinking you know).
10. Sign up for the Women24 bookclub newsletter and wait with bated breath to see what's on our list of fabulous reads for the month. (Why not shamelessly promote our monthly book club letter in which you can win our top 10 list of books per month, plus a case of wine from Perdeberg?)
But anyway… It's your turn. We know there are more than 10 signs to tell whether or not you're a bookaholic. It's time for you to share yours.
Read, nod your head in agreement and 'fess up to your own.
You know you're bookaholic when…
1. You lie to your friends about some imagined illness in order to stay in and read instead (And judging by a previous column of mine, a there's a whole lot of you who are guilty of this).
2. You start talking about characters as if they are real (Anonymous, I'm talking to you honey).
3. During a make-up and shoe sale, you still opt to buy the book even though it's not on sale. (Seriously, any shoe-addicted woman who chooses books over shoes is definitely a bookaholic)
4. You specifically request that people give you Exclusive books or Kalahari.net vouchers as birthday gift options instead of that expensive perfume.
5. You forget to pick you kids up from school or to do that extremely important thing you were supposed to do because you were just so into that book. (Any angry kiddies in the house lately, mommies?)
6. You own the hardcover version of the book but you buy the paperback anyway because the pretty cover simply begged you to.
7. You walk into the living room and lounge area and trip over the myriad of books that are piled up into every available corner - aside from the actual bookshelf.
8. You're so worried that people won't return your books, you make them fill out a detailed form consisting of more than just a name, number, surname and address.
9. You happily forfeit a night's rest in order to stay up and finish the book that just can't wait until tomorrow (Not all bloodshot eyes are a result of a heavy night's worth of binge-drinking you know).
10. Sign up for the Women24 bookclub newsletter and wait with bated breath to see what's on our list of fabulous reads for the month. (Why not shamelessly promote our monthly book club letter in which you can win our top 10 list of books per month, plus a case of wine from Perdeberg?)
But anyway… It's your turn. We know there are more than 10 signs to tell whether or not you're a bookaholic. It's time for you to share yours.
