5 signs you’re a true Booky
Let’s see how many of these sound just like you…
Being a Booky isn’t just a hobby; it’s a way of life. If you’ve ever found yourself prioritizing your fictional friends over real-life plans, you’re not alone. Here are five surefire signs that you’re part of the Booky club:
1. Your TBR pile could double as a coffee table
Let’s face it; your To Be Read pile isn’t a neat little stack; it’s a towering monument to your reading ambitions. You’ve told yourself a million times, “No more books until I finish the ones I have,” but then a new release drops, and, well… here we are.
📚 Booky Tip: Use those piles as part of your home decor, bonus points if you color-code them!
2. Bookshops are your happy place
Walking into a bookstore feels like coming home. The smell of freshly printed pages, the soft hum of people discovering their next favorite story; it’s pure magic. You’ve perfected the art of browsing for hours, leaving with a bag full of treasures (and no regrets).
🛍️ Booky Tip: Support bookstores when you can, they’re gems!
3. You have strong opinions about adaptations
There’s no casual stance when it comes to book-to-movie or TV adaptations. Whether you’re still mourning that one scene they left out or endlessly rewatching Shadow and Bone, your takes are passionate and backed by evidence.
🎬 Booky Tip: Create a group watch night with fellow Bookys to compare notes!
4. You live for bookish merch
Mugs, candles, bookmarks, tote bags; if it’s book-related, you need it in your life. You’ve probably spent more on bookish accessories than on actual books, and you’re not even mad about it.
🕯️ Booky Tip: Treat yourself to themed items, like the Slow Burn Candle from the Bookys shop (rose and vanilla make the perfect reading companion).
5. You’ve mastered the art of reading anywhere
On the train, during lunch breaks, waiting for appointments; if you’ve got a spare moment, you’re reading. Bonus points if you’ve ever stayed up until 3 AM because “just one more chapter” turned into the entire book.
📖 Booky Tip: Carry an e-reader book sleeve to keep your stories safe on the go.
So, how many signs did you check off?
If you nodded along to all five, welcome to the Booky Hall of Fame! And if you’re not quite there yet, don’t worry; you’re still one of us. Being a Booky is about embracing the joy of reading and finding your happy place between the pages of a good book.