Saturday, April 2, 2011

Bibliomania


Bibliomania is an obsessive-compulsive disorder in which an individual has the habit of collecting books excessively.

I am proud to say that I do not have bibliomania. I do enjoy books, but I'm not a MANIAC about it. I can't say the same for my Uncle Jarvis. His books are piled to the ceiling; it's like walking through a labyrinth. The towers of books makes his house look dark and creepy, like an old Victorian, when in fact, he lives in an open-concept ranch.

I wonder if there is a word for obsessively reading the same book 12 times in immediate succession. I did that with "The Devil Wears Prada." Perhaps I should casually mention it to Dr. Channing at my next session. Or maybe not. She has a Prada handbag.
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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Oh no... I have Bibliomania! I love my books and hate it when I lend them out and don't get them back. We have them all over the house.
    Great post :O)

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  2. Luana KrauseApril 2, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Madeleine: Yikes! I know a lot of people who could be categorized as bibliomaniacs. Maybe it's not a problem unless your books take over your house.

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  3. Sherri LackeyApril 2, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I don't have bibliomania. Thank goodness! I have other OCD symptoms but not that one!

    Good luck with the A-Z Challenge! I'll see you around!

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  4. Luana KrauseApril 2, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Sherri: OCD is more common than I realized.

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  5. Wendy@FabNouveauApril 3, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    I think I have it. I've never loved shoes the way I love books and I do love my shoes. I cannot drive past a book store or a mall with a book store. I am averaging 3 - 5 books a week. Should I feel bad? LOL. I buy books coz I never want to not have something to read, I think my toddlers may want to read then when they 12, my 12 year old has books waiting for him when he turns 16. It nuts.

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  6. Luana KrauseApril 3, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Wendy: You are not alone. Personally, even if you have bibliomania, I don't see it as a problem. I think if someone is going to have OCD, why not bibliomania? Books are awesome!

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  7. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I don't think I have it. I can go a little far with books but maybe not to the extreme (I hope!)
    I found your blog through the A-Z Challenge.
    gigglelaughcry.blogspot.com

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  8. Luana KrauseApril 3, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Giggle: Thanks for reading! The challenge is fun.

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  9. Jack Edwards PoetryApril 3, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Thank you for worryingly bringing this to my attention lol. I have really been collecting books lately, I have in excess of 20 book I've brought and haven't gotten round to reading. Furthermore I know if I go anywhere near a bookshop the pile will only continue to grow.

    Thanks for the interesting post.

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  10. baygirl32April 3, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    humm, define excessive?! great post

    stopping by for the A to Z
    http://baygirl32.blogpsot.com

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  11. Luana KrauseApril 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Jack and Baygirl: I think I struck a nerve with a lot of people. All us book lovers are becoming paranoid. LOL

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  12. ManzanitaApril 3, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I may have a tinge of it but I know someone who really has it. His whole house is books stacked to the ceiling. No furniture. There are little pathways between the books. It looks like a fire hazard.
    Manzanita
    Wanna buy a duck

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  13. Luana KrauseApril 3, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Manzanita: Yes, I've seen it first hand as well. Rather creepy. Might be a good idea for a story (no pun intended)

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