Alright, I'm ready for the twelve-step program.
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Alright, I'm ready for the twelve-step program.
I was at four, so I'm just short of an abuser -_^
actually, apparently PlayBoy has well written articles. lol, if people actually get passed staring at the pictures then I guess it's something good to read. I've never read the articles myself, I just hear it from my English teacher.Quote:
Originally Posted by den
......Playboy has articles?........
Playboy published some of the best genre short stories during the seventies and eighties. (Stephen King, Harlan Ellison et al)
And by genre I do not mean erotica.
Yeah I'm a literature junkie. No doubt about it.
me too my husband gets mad at me at times he says that i am neglecting him and my daughter hes full of it :) he reads too but not near as much as me
:eek2: I did this last weekend! :eek2:Quote:
Originally Posted by den
I had guests for two days and I kept taking 5-10 minutes breaks to read Rebecca while they were watching TV or playing chess etc... I read 1/5 of the book during those breaks... Now wondering if there were one too many 'breaks'...
There possibly coulnd't have been one too many breaks if that means getting to read a book :p
i told you that you were abusing books but thats ok at least its a good habit
I do the same, actually. Not to seem rude, during brief 10 minute breaks in my extremely long psychology class, I often manage to read a chapter of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace (the chapters seem fairly short), while everyone else socializes and asks the professor various questions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scheherazade
On occasion, it makes me feel like a hermit. :D
Hermit-shmermit!!! How many hermits can digest a Psyche class and War and Peace in a single serving???? *gags at the thought of it*Quote:
Originally Posted by mono
Your the classic lit warrior MOno...............keep up the lit addiction.....make us all proud....... *wonders who will volunteer to design the Online-Lit site's new tattoo*.......
I have deleted the ones that don't apply to me.. Ouch.. I have to seek help. Do they have Literature Anonymous anywhere?Quote:
Originally Posted by den
Ja? Amuse, are you Dutch too? :D Oh, and I had not read all your replies before I posted my first answer.. Please let me join the R.A...Quote:
Originally Posted by amuse
lol me too :)
Thanks, he-he. Though I continue to presently read War and Peace, I cannot quite confess how much of it I understand, as the number of characters seems a little overwhelming, and, as Tolstoy's usual style proceeds, each chapter tends to bounce from scene to scene (from narrating war, to marriage, to drinking . . .).Quote:
Originally Posted by baddad
The psychology class, on the contrary, seems relatively easy; and I do not say that out of immodesty - nearly everyone in the class has done very well thus far.
Welcome to the program! Though the success rate seems low, I as living proof, I wish you luck, preventing yourself from spreading those pages between book covers, eye strain, and, most of all, bookstores and libraries. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Biance Fransen
JOin Readers Anonymous???? YOUR ALREADY HERE!!!!!
all but 13,19,20, and 26 apply to me.
HMMMmmmm.......over 50 (and counting) members who have taken and posted the results from the Self-Abuse Literature test............
...........OH!!!......
.........wait a minute!!! ........
.........I mean, Self-Test for Literature abuse.....hehehe
*where are those damn nana's when you need them?*
All but the following apply to me:
5. I have hidden books in different places to sneak a chapter without being seen.
9. I have pretended to watch television while secretly reading.
10. I keep books or magazines in the bathroom for a "quick nip."
17. Reading has made me seek haunts and companions which I would otherwise avoid.
19. I become nervous, disoriented, or fearful when I must spend more than 15 minutes without reading matter.
20. I have spent money meant for necessities on books instead.
21. I have sold books to support my reading "habit."
24. Most of my friends are heavy fiction readers.
26. I have suffered 'blackouts' or memory loss from a bout of reading.
Apparently, I'm a lost cause. ;)
We refuse to take this test. *shudders*
This thread has been revived
And if you think you need it Readers Anonymous
I don't understand this at all. Any [sic] who criticizes my reading habit gets an equal and opposite reactionary criticism themselves. Knowledge is power?Quote:
11. I have denied or "laughed off" criticism of my reading habit.
I wouldn't ever be ashamed et. all concerning my desire to read about, learn from and understand more about the world around me. What kind of person criticizes the reader? :confused:
other average joes who haven't spent every free moment with their nose in a book like "some" of us (:D) Just like we might poke fun at someone who spends every free second plugged into their ipod...and who may still be plugged into it at work or while multitasking...someone may poke fun at readers for the same :p I don't think it is meant to say that the people are criticizing readers for their thirst for knowledge, rather questioning a habit that appears to be an obsession.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShoutGrace
I didn't finish the test, I got scared after too many "yes"s
*Plucks up his courage*
*tests*
1. I have read fiction when I was depressed or to cheer myself up.
2. I have gone on reading binges of an entire book or more in a day.
3. I read rapidly, often "gulping" chapters.
6. Sometimes I avoid friends or family obligations in order to read novels.
8. I often read alone.
9. I have pretended to watch television while secretly reading.
11. I have denied or "laughed off" criticism of my reading habit.
14. I seldom leave my house without a book or magazine.
18. I have neglected personal hygiene or household chores until I finished a novel.
20. I have spent money meant for necessities on books instead.
22. I have daydreamed about becoming a rich & famous writer, or "word-pusher."
23. I have attempted to check out more library books than is permitted.
24. Most of my friends are heavy fiction readers.
25. I have sometimes passed out or woken groggy or "hung-over" after a night of heavy reading.
27. I have wept, become angry or irrational because of something I read.
28. I have sometimes wished I did not read so much.
29. Sometimes I think my fiction reading is out of control.
Edit: seventeen, altogether. Seems quite sane, actually.
The ones in bold are my yeses.
1. I have read fiction when I was depressed or to cheer myself up.
2. I have gone on reading binges of an entire book or more in a day.
3. I read rapidly, often "gulping" chapters.
4. I sometimes read early in the morning or before work.
5. I have hidden books in different places to sneak a chapter without being seen.
6. Sometimes I avoid friends or family obligations in order to read novels.
7. Sometimes I re-write film or television dialog as the characters speak.
8. I often read alone.
9. I have pretended to watch television while secretly reading.
10. I keep books or magazines in the bathroom for a "quick nip."
11. I have denied or "laughed off" criticism of my reading habit.
12. Heavy reading has caused conflicts with my family or spouse.
13. I am unable to enjoy myself with others unless there is a book nearby.
14. I seldom leave my house without a book or magazine.
15. When travelling, I pack a large bag full of books.
16. At a party, I will often slip off unnoticed to read.
17. Reading has made me seek haunts and companions which I would otherwise avoid.
18. I have neglected personal hygiene or household chores until I finished a novel.
19. I become nervous, disoriented, or fearful when I must spend more than 15 minutes without reading matter.
20. I have spent money meant for necessities on books instead.
21. I have sold books to support my reading "habit."
22. I have daydreamed about becoming a rich and famous writer, or "word-pusher."
23. I have attempted to check out more library books than is permitted.
24. Most of my friends are heavy fiction readers.
25. I have sometimes passed out or woken groggy or "hung-over" after a night of heavy reading.
26. I have suffered 'blackouts' or memory loss from a bout of reading.
27. I have wept, become angry or irrational because of something I read.
28. I have sometimes wished I did not read so much.
29. Sometimes I think my fiction reading is out of control.
Haha, not quite 15! But I think I still need help.
What does it mean if you answered yes to more that twenty?.... best sign myself in some where and have my brain analysed!:sick:
Well what did i expect! I was caught reading The Vicar Of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith in my Business studies cass when i was Fourteen by my teacher. woops! :D
1. I have read fiction when I was depressed or to cheer myself up. - No, don't get depressed, too busy reading.
2. I have gone on reading binges of an entire book or more in a day. - That's not a binge, that's normal
3. I read rapidly, often "gulping" chapters. - No, don't gulp, just a constant stream.
4. I sometimes read early in the morning or before work. - I don't understand the phrases "early in the morning" or "going to work."
5. I have hidden books in different places to sneak a chapter without being seen. - Yes - I have books hidden behind my books
6. Sometimes I avoid friends or family obligations in order to read novels. - No friends.
7. Sometimes I re-write film or television dialog as the characters speak. - No time to watch television. tbr
8. I often read alone. - You're never alone with a book
9. I have pretended to watch television while secretly reading. - Never
10. I keep books or magazines in the bathroom for a "quick nip." - "quick nip?" No, I take my time.
11. I have denied or "laughed off" criticism of my reading habit. - I don't have a reading habit, I don't, I don't.
12. Heavy reading has caused conflicts with my family or spouse. - No, my spouse doesn't mind how heavy my books are.
13. I am unable to enjoy myself with others unless there is a book nearby. - What others?
14. I seldom leave my house without a book or magazine. - I seldom leave my house, too busy reading.
15. When travelling, I pack a large bag full of books. - ditto
16. At a party, I will often slip off unnoticed to read. - ditto
17. Reading has made me seek haunts and companions which I would otherwise avoid. - I don't seek haunts or companions, tbr.
18. I have neglected personal hygiene or household chores until I finished a novel. - Certainly not. I bath every year at Christmas whether I need to or not.
19. I become nervous, disoriented, or fearful when I must spend more than 15 minutes without reading matter. - I wouldn't know, that has never happened.
20. I have spent money meant for necessities on books instead. - Books are the only necessity.
21. I have sold books to support my reading "habit." - I have never sold books.
22. I have daydreamed about becoming a rich and famous writer, or "word-pusher." - I don't daydream, tbr.
23. I have attempted to check out more library books than is permitted. - Why, I have more books than my local library.
24. Most of my friends are heavy fiction readers. - No friends.
25. I have sometimes passed out or woken groggy or "hung-over" after a night of heavy reading. - Never
26. I have suffered 'blackouts' or memory loss from a bout of reading. - never
27. I have wept, become angry or irrational because of something I read. - Wot. me irrational? certainly not.
28. I have sometimes wished I did not read so much. - never
29. Sometimes I think my fiction reading is out of control. - No
So, only 1point, that's OK - no problem at all.
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Haha, that made me laugh out loud.
oh bless whiffling... I think you really need to check out RA:D
tbr now that is a nice new word:nod:
... And I don't have enough time to read half as much as I'd like to! :O
1. I have read fiction when I was depressed or to cheer myself up. (Very often)
2. I have gone on reading binges of an entire book or more in a day. (Sometimes several books in one day)
3. I read rapidly, often "gulping" chapters. (I can read very fast, though I don't read so fast that I'd miss something!)
4. I sometimes read early in the morning or before work. (Used to do this every day when I was younger... Now only, if I don't have to go too early)
5. I have hidden books in different places to sneak a chapter without being seen.
6. Sometimes I avoid friends or family obligations in order to read novels.
8. I often read alone.
9. I have pretended to watch television while secretly reading.
11. I have denied or "laughed off" criticism of my reading habit. (My parents used to tell me that I'm addicted and two books should be quite enough for one day :D )
12. Heavy reading has caused conflicts with my family or spouse.
14. I seldom leave my house without a book or magazine.
15. When travelling, I pack a large bag full of books.
19. I become nervous, disoriented, or fearful when I must spend more than 15 minutes without reading matter. (15 minutes is a bit exaggerated, but when it comes to a bit longer periods of time, then yes)
26. I have suffered 'blackouts' or memory loss from a bout of reading. (Erm... What day is it? :D It happens especially in summer)
27. I have wept, become angry or irrational because of something I read. (I don't think that's very unusual... At least I do it quite a lot)
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