Weird Word Wednesday- Abibliophobia
By Diana Bauder
@BloggerDi (3113)
United States
November 28, 2018 11:04pm CST
Abibliophobia is a new word to me. It's a long one!
I know a couple of people who love to read. They can devour a thick novel in no time. Then they want to read another!
Not me. I love to read, but I prefer short stories or articles. My attention span is not very long. If I do choose a long book, it takes me weeks or months to get through it because I only take in short sections at a time. And I usually don't stick with it consistently.
Since the internet became so popular, I doubt if many people will run out of things to read!
What about you? Are you an avid reader? Have you ever heard this word before?
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@MALUSE (69409)
• Germany
9 Dec 18
I didn't know the term but I know the affliction! In fact, I don't know the fear of . . but the reality.
Once I went to Italy with my husband to visit his family. I'm a quick reader. I packed several thick books into my suitcase which would get me through the time we would be there. Unfortunately, I had made a bad choice. I didn't like two of the books. I just couldn't read them.
When I had finished the others, I went to a book store which also stores English and German books. The selection was deplorable. I either had read the books already or knew at once that I didn't want to read them.
My Italian is good enough for conversations but not good enough to read books. I read the local newspapers from beginning to end but that didn't fill my day. I was desperate.
When I came home, I bought a kindle!
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
10 Dec 18
Thanks for sharing your story @MALUSE. What a great example/use of this word! Yes, a Kindle is a great idea for a reader like you.
@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
29 Dec 18
@bagarad Yes! These days we have so many more options. Thanks for your comment.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
29 Nov 18
So you know what I mean about that! Thanks @Courage7.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
29 Dec 18
You're well prepared @bagarad! Thanks for sharing.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Nov 18
Never heard of this word. No fear of running of books here.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
29 Nov 18
Thank you @JohnRoberts. I have so many books here that just take up space now. I need to donate and/or sell some of them!
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
29 Nov 18
Thanks @Janet357. I think that the fact that I use the internet/social media a lot contributes to my attention span problems.