Comments on Love, Laughter, and a Touch of Insanity: Sunday Salon 56: You Know You're Book Obsessed Whe...

*Lisa - Ha!! I've totally been that per...

2012-01-23T12:21:07.535-06:00

*Lisa - Ha!! I've totally been that person who was honked at for reading at the stop light. Glad I'm not alone! ;)

*Melody - I knew you guys would be able to relate to these book obsessions!

*Kailana - I take comfort that we're all in the same book obsessed boat.

*Jenny Girl - Before the babe I would read before work as well (though not on the commute as I drive). If traffic was bad or if I somehow got interrupted it would throw off my day as well. Amazing how much that reading time can benefit the mood!!

*Jillian - I'm not sure what it is about an open book that causes people to think that means you want to chat! ;)

*Melissa - Ha! I'm jealous that you can have the TV on while reading. I can't focus that way--means that I can't read in bed because hub is usually watching a show.

*Bookmagic - Open Book is NOT an invitation for chatting!!! That should be an unspoken rule. ;)

*Shelley - Yes! So many books to movies during this time of year. Read the book and then forget about the movie. ;)

*Les - Ha!! I'm glad that you're able to relate so well! And from your comment on ironing I think I'll add "makes budget restrictions to allow for more book spending money." Love it!

*Michelle - I'm impressed that you can read while on the treadmill! I get dizzy. But I love reading on the stationary bike! Does make the workout go fast--and my retention seems to be better!

*Laurel-Rain Snow - The WORST is when people try to chat with you when you're reading!! I used to drive to the park at lunch as well but now I usually find an empty cube to hide in. Ha!

*Burgandy Ice - Thanks for visiting--at least you're in good "book obsessed" company!

*Shriley - I love all of these! I'm definitely with you on sighing when entering a bookstore. Also making up excuses to head to the store just to look at books! ;)

*Clare - Smart idea to watch the movie before the book! I find that most times I end up not seeing the movie at all...

"You see an awesome movie preview and know yo...

2012-01-22T10:17:40.899-06:00

"You see an awesome movie preview and know you have a to read the book first."

I used to... until I started to realise that film is just never as good as the book - so now I see the movie first so that i can enjoy it on its own merits and not annoy my husband by continuously exclaiming that this part didn't happen in the book!

Laurel - I would do that too.... read in my car du...

2012-01-21T14:28:59.481-06:00

Laurel - I would do that too.... read in my car during lunch breaks when I worked at Wal Mart

Oh my gosh!! I am book obsessed! This proves it!...

2012-01-20T17:14:41.891-06:00

Oh my gosh!! I am book obsessed! This proves it!! :)

You know you are book obsessed when you can spend hours in a bookstore and not realize the time has passed.

You know you are book obsessed when you involuntarily emit a sigh every time you enter a book store.

You walk by a book store and stare in yearning when you don't have the time to linger.

Your highlight of the day comes when a book arrives in the mail!

Nice!! I'm definitely in trouble.... Obsessed!...

2012-01-20T11:23:53.578-06:00

Nice!! I'm definitely in trouble.... Obsessed!!

Okay, I don't know how I missed this one durin...

2012-01-20T10:06:59.530-06:00

Okay, I don't know how I missed this one during regular Sunday Salon hours....but I'm laughing as I read these descriptions. You have us pegged!

I love the smell of new books, old books, library books...the only ones that I don't smell, of course, are those on my Kindle.

When I worked and tried to read during lunch, I hated to have people come in my office and try to chat.

So I would take off in my car, go to a restaurant, and sit alone so I could read!

You've hugged a book. That was/is me. I can ...

2012-01-18T10:19:50.064-06:00

You've hugged a book. That was/is me.

I can read a book the whole time I am on the treadmill. In fact the workout flies by and I end up working out longer than planned because I can get lost in a book pretty easily.

You highly recommend books that you haven't...

2012-01-17T19:35:51.416-06:00
You highly recommend books that you haven't read yet because so many other bloggers loved them. I'm embarrassed to say that I do this all the time at work (I'm a bookseller). Sometimes I admit that I haven't read the book, but not always. ;)

One of your greatest fears is not being able to read everything you want to in your lifetime. I come from a family with great genes. I'm hoping to get at least another 40 years of reading in before I have to have someone read to me!

You've hugged a book...more than once. These are my 5/5 books. And they're the ones I should be reading for a second time!

You've cried in public while reading your book--and you didn't care. Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz. Sitting outside at The Mill (a local coffee shop). I may not have sobbed, but the tears were streaming down my cheeks!

You've learned the art of multitasking while listening to audiobooks. The first two hours of my workday involve shelving books (before the store opens). I get to listen to a lot of audio books during that part of my day. I also listen while fixing dinner, doing up the dishes, walking the dog, scrubbing the bathrooms, and ironing. Yes. I still iron. I'm too cheap to send my husband's shirts out. More money for books!

Great post, Trish!

Love it! So true. I'm having a real problem ...

2012-01-17T16:56:34.935-06:00
Love it! So true. I'm having a real problem with the movie one right now because there are so many coming out based on books.

Great post! Oh the horror of people who DON'T ...

2012-01-16T18:38:43.089-06:00
Great post! Oh the horror of people who DON'T read. I hate when I am reading during lunch at work and someone comes to my cubicle to chat and doesn't get the hint. Grr.
My shelves need some reorganization but not ready to tackle.

You don't care how many books you have signed ...

2012-01-16T16:21:30.718-06:00
You don't care how many books you have signed out from the library or how many books you are reading at one time.

You are also book obsessed when you will watch your favourite TV show while reading a book.

"You dread being seated next to someone chatt...

2012-01-16T13:48:10.809-06:00
"You dread being seated next to someone chatty who will interrupt your public transportation reading."

EXACTLY like me. (The reading -- not the chatting.) :)

"You dread being seated next to someone chatt...

2012-01-16T10:40:54.025-06:00
"You dread being seated next to someone chatty who will interrupt your public transportation reading."

I must read in the morning on the way to work. It sets my mood for the day. I have changed where I stand on the platform, been late on purpose, and other things to avoid people who want to be chatty.

I also LOVE the smell of books. I knew I wasn't alone :)
The whole list is great and made me chuckle.

ha! I can relate to this post very well... :)

2012-01-16T05:01:42.565-06:00
ha! I can relate to this post very well... :)

I was nodding my head the whole time while reading...

2012-01-16T00:29:33.397-06:00
I was nodding my head the whole time while reading your list, Trish! So very true, LOL!

Someone behind you in traffic has had to honk to g...

2012-01-15T22:06:25.072-06:00
Someone behind you in traffic has had to honk to get your attention that the light has changed...which you didn't notice because you were using that red light time to read the new book you just picked up.

*Softdrink - Bad Softdrink!!!! ;)

2012-01-15T21:27:52.712-06:00
*Softdrink - Bad Softdrink!!!! ;)

*Irene - Ha! I love that your bus driver to...

2012-01-15T21:27:31.659-06:00
*Irene - Ha! I love that your bus driver told you where to sit for the best lighting.

*Care - I have a feeling you'd be a lot of fun to sit next to on public transportation. ;)

*Kay - Ha! I bet that I've given that look of disdain to those who say they don't read as well. And thanks for the support with the PPD. I do think that many women go through it and it's terrible to feel so alone and isolated.

*Unfinished - I did in fact love Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. I'll be very very curious what you think of it!! Somehow I'm not sure it's "your" type of book...?

*Samantha - LOL!! Yes, you and Lisa are the two I think of when I think of people checking out too many books from the library. ;) Hope you have a great week, too.

*Nymeth - We book obsessed must stick together!

*Laura - Funny! I was just smelling my books the other day--though they were old books. Even though they're musty, there's something comforting about that smell.

*Bermuda - You're one of those lucky ones that has lots of author events around!

*Debi - Ooooh, sometimes you just have to let yourself get caught up in the book no matter where you are!

*Diane - Hate when I come home with a new book and realize I already own a copy!!

*Sheila - I believe you are in good company! ;)

You call in sick to work so you can stay home and ...

2012-01-15T21:27:00.920-06:00
You call in sick to work so you can stay home and read.

This is fantastic! Loved it and know that I am gu...

2012-01-15T20:56:06.564-06:00
This is fantastic! Loved it and know that I am guilty of all of them and apparently... BOOK OBSESSED!

LOL...I laughed at some many of these --so true. I...

2012-01-15T19:52:37.923-06:00
LOL...I laughed at some many of these --so true. I'm guilty of buying books I already owned:)

Yep, almost all of those! "You've cried i...

2012-01-15T16:16:14.828-06:00
Yep, almost all of those! "You've cried in public while reading your book--and you didn't care." <---This one just today.

You know you're book obsessed when you plan tr...

2012-01-15T15:18:28.511-06:00
You know you're book obsessed when you plan trips around author events. I love this post!

I love your list! My favorite is "you've ...

2012-01-15T14:30:25.905-06:00
I love your list! My favorite is "you've hugged a book." I don't have any super great ones to add, but I have been known to smell new books from time to time ;)

Ha - I can relate to pretty much ALL the ones you ...

2012-01-15T14:25:42.517-06:00
Ha - I can relate to pretty much ALL the ones you listed :P