The thing I love about being a reader – or being a bookworm – is the bragging rights that come with it. You don’t find people bragging or congratulating someone for binging a series successfully. But say you finished a book in 24 hours and suddenly there will be people who will congratulate you and a bunch of others who will be jealous of your ability to concentrate on ONE thing for any duration of time.
Speaking of, I’m at 96% of my target for 2021! My digital library:
A question I get asked by people who think my ability to read is akin to having a superpower is: how do you find the time. And it leaves me stumped because I have so many scathing retorts to that question that I’m rendered speechless.
So today we shall talk about questions you shouldn’t ask a bibliophile [you have been warned]:
How do you find the time to read – urm I make the time? Just like you make the time to binge a series?
Can you suggest a book – first up I need more variables, second up what if I suggest something and you don’t like it and I ruin the whole habit of reading for you? No that’s too much pressure. You know what, here’s a link of books, choose yourself. And no, I will not choose one for you. Gawd!

Do you skip pages – that secret is between God, my book and me and you’re not allowed to have that information.
How can you read such a fat book – stop it! Now because of you I’m questioning my own ability to read, even though only last week I finished a book fatter than this.
What are you reading – no, no, just don’t. Not unless you’re prepared to see me jump around the room, extolling all the virtues or vices of my current read. Not unless you’re prepared to pay your full attention while I’m going through the emotions of reading my current book.
Tell me how I can start reading more too – urm just like you’re committed to scrolling through social media, you need to be committed to reading and finishing a book. It’s not magic you know. I don’t wave a wand and viola the book is finished.
Why are you carrying a book – why are you carrying a phone?

How can you read in the noise – because the world fades away when I read. Did you say something? Sorry I wasn’t paying attention.
Are you still reading – why in the world would I stop? As I read, I’m already planning what I’ll read next!
Don’t you get bored of sitting in one place and reading all the time – what could possibly be more entertaining than a book where all the action happens inside your head?
Bragging rights aside, there is something indescribable about entering into a book, anticipation on high, nerves tingling and a smile on your face simply because you’re doing something that you love with your entire self.
What do you love about reading the most?
Header image was clicked by sister. Accoutrements were provided by me.
This post is a part of Blogchatter Half Marathon.
Such a fun post, Suchita! And another question they ask- You read so much, is that why you wear glasses?
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Hahahahaha oh my god yesssssss!
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Some great responses here. I also like “Why do you have to have so many books?”, like I’m hoping to constantly read the same novel over and over again.
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Hahaha ooo I get that question too. I missed that one 😀 Love your response.
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Ha ha really enjoyed reading this. I actually wrote something about the idiosyncrasies of bookworms last year,but yours is so much funnier !!
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Awe thanks much ❤️
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The questions made me laugh but they are so so right !
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Interesting questions and answers. I don’t mind the questions but some one trying to take a peek into the book while i’m reading it definitely irks me a lot.
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Oh yes. And my sister has a nasty habit of snatching the book away – really angers me. Thanks!
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Popular questions that I shy away from answering. Try to keep those answers in my mind to satisfy/chase them away next time. 🙂
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Haha sounds like a good plan 😀
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Agree with you Suchita when you say, ‘… the world fades away when I read’. Every book is so engrossing that it engulfs you and vacuums you into its own world. And oh boy… the highs that one feels in that indulgence is just beyond comparison.
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Yesssss it’s like a warm hug!
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96% …I am jealous. Loved the question answers
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So glad to hear that 🙂
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I’m going to use your answers next time someone asks me these questions! 😂
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Always 😀
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As a fellow bibliophile, all I want to say is THANK YOU!!
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Hehehe thanks Manali.
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Related to every word of this post. I think I’ll write my own post with my responses to these annoying questions!
I loved the response to “Why are you carrying a book?”
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Ooo that would be cool! Let me know if you do 😃 and thank you.
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Reading is an immersive experience when the content is real good. Once you start reading, you get lost in the words, and the book’s story becomes your world…..that’s how engaging reading is. I am always a slow reader and love to enjoy it bit by bit…..:). And everybody has their own way of reading and enjoying it. Nice post Suchita.
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Absolutely. Thank you!
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This was fun to read and so true!
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Thanks!
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Great responses!
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Thanks ☺️
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You’re welcome 😀
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Some questions are hilarious :)…great responses. Loved this post.
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Thank you Sandhya!
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Totally loved it. Hilarious questions but people actually ask these.
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Yes they do 🙂 Thank you.
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