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Do you know what type of reader you are? Read on to find out! This personality discussion will help you choose your next book recommendations!
The Different Types of Readers
Were you aware there are different types of readers? Much like personality tests there are definitely different classifications for reader-types. So how would you classify yourself? Read on to see. And finding your reading type just might help you weed through your book recommendations!
The Mood Reader
These are the types of readers who need to survey the entire shelf or pile of books before choosing their next read. They need to calculate their choice based off a variety of variables. How heavy was the last book I read? What is going on in my life? Am I stressed at work? Do I need a light escape? Do I need a book I can binge in a day?
Basically, they complete an internal assessment every time they finish a book and choose their next read based off their current mood and needs. (I’m definitely this type of reader by the way. Which is why you’ll always see my reading choices lighten when I’m bogged down with writing projects lol.)
The Organized Planner
If any of you are on Instagram and follow bookstagrammers you know some of the people I’m referring to here. These are the readers who share their list of planned books to read at the beginning of each month and ACTUALLY follow through! They are able to calculate their reading speed, schedules etc. and plan for an approximate calendar of reads for the month. I’m in awe of these folks! They’re not only mathematicians, they also must have will-power of steel to follow through and not get way-laid.
The Squirrel Syndrome Reader
These people are the exact opposite of the organized planners. These types of readers are the ones who have multiple books going on at once. They get distracted easily by new book recommendations and might not even finish a book that’s not grabbing them- gasp! If you recommend a book in conversation, they’re the ones who will buy it off Amazon on the spot and perhaps even start it as soon as it arrives.
The Library Reader
These are the readers who allow the library to choose their next book for them. They have a bazillion hold requests and choose their next book based off what comes in for them at the library.
The Forgotten Gem Reader
These readers accumulate a HUGE library of books and then sit on them forever. They forget who recommended what or how long ago they purchased a book. But they peruse and choose a book off the shelf and gush over long ago gems. They are the friend who is gushing about a book that was popular five years ago.
Do you fall into any of these types of readers? Can you think of any I missed? I’d love to see you add them in the comments below. Thanks for reading!
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