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I got a little carried away again… I guess I have a lot of bookish problems.
1. So many books so little money
“That skirt is $15, that’s like three used books!” Who else rates other items based on how many books you could buy instead?
2. Library Hold Lists
I’ve been at the top of the Firefight hold list for a month now. If this person renews the book one. more. time. I’m going to flip!
3. Strange book formats (Adobe PDFs)
Random library and arc books are in this Adobe PDF format, which means I can only read it on my computer or my phone. And it’s usually a book I really really want, so I spend several days squinting at my phone.
4. Heavy Hard Covers / Wait for Paperback
I am a paperback girl, they are cheaper and lighter, BUT they usually come out like a YEAR after the hard cover and sometimes I just can’t wait that long.
5. Never Ending To Read Lists
Yay I’ve read ten books off my to read list, and added 100 more…
6. Post Book Depression
Whether it was just that good or just that shocking, sometimes a book stays with me for a long time after I read it and that’s all I can think about. I can’t start another book because I’m still stuck in the last one.
7. Spoilers!
I like spoilers to be optional, that way if I want them I can click the tempting little spoiler tag or I can ignore it. Posting book spoilers on social media where I cannot look away is SO NOT OKAY.
8. Reading an emotional book in public and trying to act natural
9. Wanting to read a book right now, but the Kindle price is only $3 less than the book
This goes with the waiting for the paperback. Sometimes those two days the book will take to come from Amazon are just too long. They really need a discount on the paperback/hardcover if you buy the Kindle book.
10. Extended Release Dates
Yay the next book is coming out in June, I mean November, I mean 2026… Okay so I might be talking about you Martin. I love your books, but you are a tad SLOW. Considering the first book was published in 1996 and the sixth STILL isn’t out… Yes, I want them good BUT come on already!
11. Being distracted from things I should be doing
I should be doing the dishes, but the lives off all of these fictional characters is on the line!
12. Books being made into movies
Do I really have to elaborate this one?
13. Having a crush on a fictional guy who isn’t age appropriate
Yeah… This comes from being an adult who reads young adult. I realize I’m falling for this fictional character, but he’s only fifteen years old. AWKWARD.
14. Lack of Sleep
I like reading before bed, but it’s dangerous because all of a sudden my book will be done and the sun will be coming up.
15. Book shelf space
I’ve now made most of my books go horizontal and I’ve cleaned off all of the books I KNOW I’m never going to read, but once again I’m rapidly running out of room.
What’s the thing that annoys you most about books?
Woven Magic Books 
Great list! You came up with a few that I forgot about. “Reading an emotional book in public” good one! That can be so awkward. Oh, just so you know, you CAN read PDFs on your Kindle. You just need to download them to your computer then plug your Kindle into the computer and move the file over. I do that all the time (although I don’t really like PDFs either!)
Yeah, apparently I always make funny faces while I read, so reading in public is already embarrassing.
Thanks for the advice. These aren’t just PDFs but adobe digital editions format (whatever that means) and they won’t work on my standard kindle. Apparently they will on a Kindle Fire though with an app. This is what kind of book you get if you win the Penguin First Reads thing.
I totally rate prices of stuff in how many bargain books I could get!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who does that!
I’m also on my library’s hold list for Firefight, but at least they don’t allow renews if anyone is waiting (but I’m also like number 14, so it will still be awhile). And I *despise* spoilers! Those people are no fun. I know its not always intentionally, but come on.
I feel your pain! Firefight seems to be much in demand, which I suppose is good.
I agree, unintentional spoilers are still not good, but at least they didn’t try to ruin it for everyone.
What’s up with your library?! At ours, if someone else has placed a hold, you’re not allowed to renew a book. At all. Which is especially annoying with e-books, because they’ll automatically go back on the due date (whereas, if it’s a physical book, I’ll keep it the extra day or two to finish up and just pay the fine).
I have age-inappropriate fictional crushes all the time. That’s probably just something that goes along with adults reading YA. (Luckily, most of the guys in the books I’ve read that I’ve had crushes on have been closer to 18… or even older. That’s not so squicky… is it?)
It looks like our library is the odd ball here. Yes even if there are five people on the hold list you can renew the book. I always feel too bad to renew even if I’m not done.
haha! I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets a crush on a teenage protagonists. I figure that they will get older eventually and most books don’t have a set year they take place, so I could be reading about the past.
Love your list. I often put of chores to read, really is terrible but doesn’t mean I will change 🙂
HA HA! I love the Lemony Snicket quote. That’s probably what will happen to me, too. XD
The only real bookish problem I have is how rapidly my TBR list grows and how I can’t keep up with it. Books are like pretty shiny objects to me: I see them, I want them, I MUST have them. *lol* This year I’m reading books much faster than I used to, though, so I might be able to put a decent-size dent into the pile this year.
First, the paperback struggle is real! I prefer paperbacks, they’re easier to hold and take up less space, but I can’t wait that long for a book!
I can relate to nearly every single thing on your list, but my top book struggle/problem is not having enough time to read! I’ve pretty much given up on ever getting a full night of sleep, there are too many books to be read for that. =)
I don’t know if I’ll ever get over adding books to my TBR. That is a definite no.
I’m almost at the point where I shouldn’t read at night because then I’ll be drinking coffee like a rabid zombie in the morning. It is SO PAINFUL.
Agree with most of these, especially the spoilers one. Sometimes I start reading a Tumblr post without realising what it’s about and the WOOPS SPOILERS.
Such a great list. Yes to reading emotional books in public. Not to mention awkward book crushes and post book depression – so tough.
Lynn 😀
I HATE adobe pdfs, and since I only read ebooks at work, then even if I REALLY want it I delete it and tell them on NG can’t
Ah yes, I think we all have many of the same book problems. LOL! I love this list though mostly because I can relate to so many of them!!
Your list is pretty much my list! Space, money, a love of paperbacks… Yeah, love books, but boy do they make it hard for us… 🙂
Number 2. Thats why I stopped going to library. I hate waiting.
Also, number 4! Hardcovers are more difficult to read and are more expensive, so naturally I prefer paperbacks. But why we need to wait a year from release date for them???
Haha oh man #13. I can relate….. That’s a tad awkward. Oh well, we’re all young at heart, I guess?. Fabulous list 🙂
Haha I love #13. I always feel l need to put some kind of disclaimer on any post I talk about “Book Boyfriends” because they’re almost always teenagers haha.
I had a hard time cutting my list off at 10! I should have just kept going like you did 😉 I think we have quite a few bookish problems in common. Although I always prefer hardcover so at least I dont have to tackle that debate. My TTT
Hehe I lose out on sleep sometimes when I’m deep into a book too!
Library hold lists – this is one I didn’t expect to see on these lists, but it’s so true. I like to have a bunch of holds for this reason, so that they are staggered when they come in and it doesn’t feel like I’m waiting forever. I’m shocked that your library allows renewals if there’s someone else on the holds list, mine doesn’t.
I actually have the opposite problem with library books – I’m a slow reader and will be in the middle of a book when it’s due and someone requested it which at my library means I can’t renew, dang it! I struggle with 6 and 8 as well, 10 is so frustrating. Number 11 has gotten better since I started listening to audio books while doing chores but it’s still a problem. Awesome listing!
#13. Boy. Can I ever relate. I just turned 41 and let me tell you how often I felt a little creeped out when I start crushing on a boy who is old enough to be my son! So gross.
AH age-inappropriate fictional crushes!! This is such a thinG! Even worse? When your age-inappropriate fictional crush is being played in a MOVIE, and you now love THAT guy, and you’re basically praying that when you look him up on IMDB, he is a legal adult (this is basically my way of saying that my unabashed love of Josh Hutcherson is NOT as creepy as it may seem).
And spoilers are EVIL. Evil, I say! Right there with you on the paperbacks too- so often I try to find the UK edition just so I can have a paperback instead! Also, Calibre can change your PDFs into MOBI! We should discuss this further, it has been a lifesaver for me!
Your list is perfect!
Ah yes many problems we all have I agree.
Post Book Depression is the worst and very recent for me too. I just read a really depressing manga a few days ago and I can’t get it out of my mind cause it was so sad. And alas, #1 will always be a problem for us bookworms. And LOL on #13. 😀
OMG you’ve spoken to my soul Molly, I absolutely agree with ALL OF THESE!!! I just experienced my first book hangover in years and it made picking up the next book so hard. I never have enough bookshelf space either and I totally know what you mean about falling for fictional characters who are too young. I just wish NA takes a turn and publishes more books that are not just about sex.
Im with you on the library holds lists! And also taking out too many library books and not being able to finish them all! ❤ Bee @ Bee Reads Books
I agree! It’s like you’ve written the ultimate probe all the book-lovers have! Brilliant post, enjoyed reading it… nice gifs too ❤
Have a great day!
What annoys me most about books? I think you already mentioned all of my book woes 🙂 Reading books in public and trying to hide my facial expressions, lol. And my to-read list keeps growing and growing–it will never stop!
Hope everything is going OK, Molly. Haven’t seen you post in a little while. Also, I wanted to let you know I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Hop. I’m not sure if you participate in blog hops (I know not all bloggers do), but if you’re interested, here’s the link: https://saraletourneau.wordpress.com/2015/03/02/one-lovely-blog-hop/