Week 10 - What Type of Reader Are You?

[Joanna]

A little while ago, I ran into this article about the 13 Types of Readers. We all know that readers fall into various stereotypes and this article takes a crack at them.

I definitely fall into a couple of the stereotypes-

• The Re-Readers (I love rereading my favorite books and in fact, there are seven titles I make a habit of reading every year)
• The Physical Book Loyalist (I don’t really do ebooks for a variety of reasons including the fact that reading on a screen gives me a headache and because I don’t retain the information I’m reading very well when it’s digital)
• The Spoiler Lover (yes, yes, come at me with your pitchforks. I just get too stressed about the outcome and have to know before I dive in)
• Adult YA Addicts (a recent category for me but I really do enjoy YA books, especially fantasy)

Take a look at the article and tell us which ones you are!

Are there are other reader stereotypes you think the article missed?

[Ann]

I definitely fall into a couple of these categories-
1-The Series Junkie- mystery, science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels. I love series fiction.
2- literary snobs- not so much but I will read it if it sounds interesting (I tried to read Proust, but never finished Swann's Way).
3- Polygamist- currently reading two novels and two nonfiction works, and will probably go to Barnes & Noble tonight (3 books I've been waiting for were released yesterday).
6- Rereader- two words- Tolkien junkie.
7- Not tied to physical books- in part because I'm addicted to the under 2.99 sale at B&N.
9- nonfiction- yes, please.
10 Fiction- but, of course.
11- YA- certainly.

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Series Junkie-Anything James Patterson.

Literary Snobs-I enjoy following along with the Book Club Recommendations.

Polygamist-I think all literature has value :)!

Habitual Book Clubber-Why I am posting here now.

The Physical Book Loyalists (I like all types of print media but I do enjoy physical books the most).

Spoiler Lover-Not going to lie, I will do this activity.

Nonfiction Lovers-Absolutely, nothing better!

Fiction Fanatics-Absolutely as well!

The Emotional Reader-I really enjoy getting into the narrative of a story.

[Zachary]

I feel I fall into #3 and#9. I'm currently reading 5 books now and a majority of what I've read this year has been nonfiction.

[Arlice]

I definitely fall into several of the stereotypes-

The Polygamist reader- I have keep a bocd in my car, use my kindle at my desk and have a book in my purse. I am usually reading two books at a time.

The Re-readers- I have several of my favorite books, I like to re-read during the summer.

The Physical Book Loyalist- I prefer a the real deal but eBooks are my backup when I can get the physical book,

Nonfiction lover- Absolutely

Fiction Fanatics- I love suspense and fantasy books.

Adult Ya Addicts- One of my favorite genres, especially fantasy

[Elizabeth]

I’m the
Literary Snob—I’ve always loved reading “classics” and books that make my brain hurt. Sometimes I even hate reading them but love them at the end and adopt them as favorites (looking directly at you, The Sound and the Fury.)

Psychical Book Loyalist—I actually read most things on my phone now, because I typically only get a chance to read while nursing the baby in the dark. But I’ll take a physical book, especially an old one, any day. And yes, I sniff it periodically. Love that book smell.

Fiction Fanatic—No time for reality.

and Emotional Reader—I am emotionally invested in everything I read. I threw A Farewell to Arms across the room in a fit of rage. My copy of Where the Red Fern Grows probably has teardrop stains. I have been known to adopt an accent or colloquialisms for a particularly captivating book.