I have been reading a lot of library books—as I have mentioned once or twice recently—and one thing about it bugs the crap out of me… people who will fold down the corner of the page to mark their spot. This is a huge pet peeve of mine. Always has been. I am one of those readers who will do everything possible to not crease the spine of a paperback—it can get uncomfortable at times to hold it just so, so there’s no pressure and/or crease. Yeah, it’s a slight neurosis, but what can I say, that’s just me.
To me the worst part of these page folders is, it’s not even your book. Sure if you shell out the $30 for the hardcover, knock yourself out and fold each and every page. But library books are for the masses and every little blemish you put on the book is then shared by the next person and the next and so on—which makes me think of all the food stains and whatnot. {shudders} I can’t fathom the lack of care that goes into these books.
Don’t get me started on the tub… One of my girlfriends reads her books in the bath. I don’t even take books near the bathroom much less have it there where it can get the slightest bit of water or bubbles (or in her case wine and/or candle wax) on it.
Obviously I have a little too much time on my brain if those are the things that are giving me gripes—but as I said, I have been reading a lot and it’s right there in my face every time I pick up a book. How particular are you with books? Are you uber-careful (read as neurotic) like me or do you flip down the corner and not think twice?
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