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I scored 23\51. As much as I love books, I have some work to do to get to true "nerd" status.
33/51 regular points, 8 more bonus points. Woo hoo! Missed some points because they weren't given points to add such as: we've had 4 "literary" dogs - Beckett, Byron, Bronte, and Charli (for the Charlotte in Bronte) - own mucho first additions.Love the quiz!!!!!!!
Do we get an extra point for each extra 100 books we have?
Love the idea!!!! I'd vote for it. I don't think I even know how many hundreds we have. You sound like me, Sandra. Is your house hard to get around in because of the piles of books everywhere?
We moved this time last year Linda. My husband opened the linen cupboard to pack it. All the linen was crammed into one shelf- the rest were full of books! I had books in kitchen cupboards, the hot water cupboard, the dresser.....(not to mention the bookcases!). He threatened to have a cull...I threatened to lose his TV remotes! Peace was restored. 8:D
OMG that was fun, I scored 31/51, I recently went through my books with the intention of culling some, had a reasonable pile to, needless to say I still have them, who was I kidding, lol.
36/51 if I don't allocate any extra books for my extra 100's of books....I will have to work on bettering my score! 8:D
Sandra - I cull but somehow or another the subtractions are overcome by the additions. Once I've taken out a book, I guess I get the idea that I can buy too. Love the story on the cupboard. However, if it had been my house, there wouldn't have been any linen...... And your husband deserves to have his remote taken away just for SUGGESTING a cull!!!!!!!!!
Sandra wrote: "Do we get an extra point for each extra 100 books we have?"I wish, then my score would go from 45/51 to 115/51, I've only got about 7000 books in my library. :-) Me a book nerd, nah! lol
36/51. damn I need to make that go higher :P
Kirsten wrote: "From Barnes & Noble:Think you’re a book nerd? Yeah, you’re probably right. Want to know how much of a book nerd you are? We’ve got the ultimate book nerd scoring system set up for you right here...."
40/51 regular points; will be posting to Buffer so not sure how many bonus points to claim. Book nerds unite!
38/50 (only 76%). Does that make me a nerd???I, too, would score higher for more than 100 books/ebooks, though I am trying to downsize.
BTW... B&N also posted guide for spotting Book Nerds. Describes me almost to a T. How about you?
A Field Guide to Spotting a Fellow Book Nerd
Posted by Ginni Chen on January 8, 2015
The modern book nerd is a mysterious and agile creature, able to blend convincingly into masses of non-book nerds. They come in many shapes, sizes, and sartorial styles, so sweeping generalizations about their appearance can be difficult to make. The identification of the genus libris nerdus requires patience, discipline, and a study of behavioral traits in various settings. But spotting a fellow book nerd can be a life-changing experience, one that sparks a lasting friendship and livens up an otherwise dull social gathering. To aid book nerds in the easy identification of their brethren, we present The Field Guide to Spotting a Fellow Book Nerd.
1. The most telltale sign of a book nerd is, of course, the book or ereader consistently found somewhere on their person. This can be hard to confirm, however, if the individual is wearing coats with pockets or carrying a bag.
2. Book nerds quickly assess new environments. Upon finding themselves somewhere unfamiliar, whether it’s an office, someone’s house, or a coffee shop, a book nerd will immediately inspect the bookshelves (or stare at the walls where they wish bookshelves could be).
3. Book nerds learn to make do. If there are no bookshelves in the new environment, a book nerd will start reading random printed material around them. Pamphlets, discarded newspapers, the packaging on a box…
4. Book nerds have sharp powers of observation. A book nerd will be the first to find grammatical errors and typos in printed text. They may also be the first to tell someone, “You’re using that word incorrectly.”
5. Book nerds are less capable at text-speak and emojis than the average human. A book nerd prefers proper spelling and grammar when texting or communicating electronically.
6. Book nerds often come when called. If you clap your hands and say “Pynchonesque” three times under your breath, a book nerd will appear within minutes.
7. Book nerds find the paper-and-ink smell of books intoxicating. When they think no one is watching, book nerds like to smell books. Leave a leather-bound volume casually open on a table, and see how your target responds.
8. Book nerds have been known to camouflage their desire to go into bookstores. Pay close attention to the craning of their necks and the longing in their eyes when you pass one.
9. The natural habitats of book nerds share certain traits. Examine their home. Is their bookshelf the biggest piece of furniture? Are there books in every room?
10. Book nerds have a highly variable capacity for patience. They will contentedly wait for a delayed plane, a table in a crowded restaurant, or a chronically tardy friend if they have a good book to read. Book nerds without a book? Most impatient people on the planet.
11. Book nerds have a diminished ability to recognize famous people on the covers of magazines. Book nerds will stare blankly at a photo of the Kardashians, but they can recognize their favorite authors walking on the street at 50 paces.
12. Book nerds have a broad and deep understanding of vocabulary. They would never use “ironic” to describe something that isn’t.
32/51 I have to say I am quite happy with that. I think it's a healthy score ;)
23/51 I bow to the true book nerds.
I avoided taking this quiz for a while and am surprised I only ranked 25/51. I think its because I don't have quite so many books anymore (I have a system of books going to relatives and after reading their shared books sending them off to the library or a used book store, so the number of books stay fairly consistent if I don't do a sudden splurge)And I would have named the cats after some of my favorite book characters but the kids insisted that they be given the names they wanted -- they're named after TV/Movie characters!
Karen wrote: "38/50 (only 76%). Does that make me a nerd???I, too, would score higher for more than 100 books/ebooks, though I am trying to downsize.
BTW... B&N also posted guide for spotting Book Nerds. De..."
Wow, #3 and #10 are so me!
28/51. But a nerd is a nerd is a nerd - it's not meant to be a compliment.I will recommend books happily - but wouldn't dream of judging other people on what they like. To take a recent example - I would wholeheartedly recommend that no one EVER reads 'Gone Girl', in fact I would support a mass burning but lots of my friends love it.
'Literary' awards are usually, IMO, self-congratulatory gatherings of authors nobody actually wants to read (Martin Amis, anyone?) - but the books are purchased because 'they have won an award' and who wants to appear ignorant of the literary scene? In fact, I would think that following the awards circuit too slavishly is an extremely UN-nerd like thing to do.
My cats chose their own names...
Just for the record - I have 1000s of books, they can be found in every room and on every surface of my home and I have 3 Kindles.
In short, I am indeed a proud Nerd which as far as I am concerned means I couldn't care less what other peoples reading habits as long as they don't judge mine - particularly a big business like B&N (not a bookshop,just a shop which sells books)
I also got 39.Points I didn't get -
+1 You amassed so many books you switched to an ereader - This didn't make sense to me. I have an ereader but wouldn't switch to one because I have so many books. Not every reader wants to get rid of the books they own because they suddenly have a way to read a few of them electronically.
+1 You’ve missed your stop on the bus or the train because you were engrossed in a book. - Impossible point system for me since it doesn't apply to where I live. One of those not-fair inclusions, but it's all for fun so shouldn't bug me. I don't have trains here, and never rode the bus in my life. I can't read as a passenger in a car because of motion sickness, so may be a moot point anyway.
+1 You’ve almost tripped over a pothole, sat on a bench with wet paint, walked into a telephone pole, or narrowly avoided other calamities because you were engrossed in a book. - LOL Not for me on this, would think it would be miserable to even try - although audiobooks could work for those who listen to them.
In fact, you have. - Sadly never walked by a favorite author on the street. None live in my town.
+1 If you could have dinner with anybody in the world, you’d choose your favorite writer. - No, I really have little desire to hang out with favorite writers. Or favorite celebrities. Guess I'm weird that way but it doesn't appeal to me.
+1 You have a “favorite” literary prize.
And you read the winners of that prize every year. - I didn't even know what the booker award was until last year. Never followed awards.
You gave your pet a literary name. - Nope, gave a League of Legends name :0
+1 You’re a stickler for spelling and grammar, even when you’re just texting. - It doesn't bother me, I'm a lazy texter....
+1 You’ve given books as gifts for every occasion: birthdays, Valentine’s Day, graduations, Tuesdays… - Nah, I don't know enough readers offline
+1 BONUS POINTS: For every friend who sent you this quiz (because they know you’re a huge book nerd), add one point. - So technically the points can go higher than 51....)
Ann wrote: "28/51. But a nerd is a nerd is a nerd - it's not meant to be a compliment.I will recommend books happily - but wouldn't dream of judging other people on what they like. To take a recent example - ..."
Those who don't consider "nerd" a compliment are entitled to keep their opinion to themselves!
I got 38/51 and that's just because I quibbled on some of the answers.
34/51 I have so many books at my house I don't even know what to do with them. I am constantly buying more books than I have space for. I just recently started using a Kindle Fire as well so I could read multiple books at once.
40/51 I'm looking to get rid of liquor cabinet to make room for more bookshelves. I have living room book, a home office books, a bedroom book, a purse book and *gasp* a bathroom book. I have a "Word Nerd" T-shirt and "Reader" T-shirt. Quite frankly, who has time for parties when there are books to be read?
Joseph wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Do we get an extra point for each extra 100 books we have?"I wish, then my score would go from 45/51 to 115/51, I've only got about 7000 books in my library. :-) Me a book nerd, n..."
Finally, someone whose collection makes mine at half that seem small :-)
39/51 I didn't need to take the quiz to find out I'm a book nerd though. People at work have been known to label me as such. I think they mean it as kind of an insult but I take it as a compliment.
I got 32/51 I think that's pretty good.. I still have a life outside!
45. Good grief, so that's it.
But I'm not a grammar-Nazi. I didn't get that score. I feel the urge to point that :D.
But I'm not a grammar-Nazi. I didn't get that score. I feel the urge to point that :D.
Maybe it's my age but I do appreciate proper grammar and punctuation in texting.
Think you’re a book nerd? Yeah, you’re probably right. Want to know how much of a book nerd you are? We’ve got the ultimate book nerd scoring system set up for you right here. Just go down the list below and add one point for
every statement that applies to you. Add them all up to see how you stack up against other readers!
What are you waiting for? Your book nerd score awaits!
+1 You currently own more than 20 books.
+1 You currently own more than 50 books.
+1 You currently own more than 100 books.
+1 You amassed so many books you switched to an ereader
+1 You read so much you have a ton of books AND an ereader.
You have a book-organization system no one else understands.
+1 You’re currently reading more than one book.
+1 You read every single day.
You’re reading a book right now, as you’re taking this book nerd quiz.
+1 Your essentials for leaving the house: wallet, phone, keys, and a book.
+1 You’ve pulled an all-nighter reading a book.
+1 You did not regret it for a second and would do it again.
+1 You’ve figured out how to incorporate books into your workout.
+1 You’ve declined invitations to social activities in order to stay home and read.
+1 You view vacation time as “catch up on reading” time.
You’ve sat in a bathtub full of tepid water with prune-y skin because you were engrossed in a book.
+1 You’ve missed your stop on the bus or the train because you were engrossed in a book.
+1 You’ve almost tripped over a pothole, sat on a bench with wet paint, walked into a telephone pole, or narrowly avoided other calamities because you were engrossed in a book.
+1 You’ve laughed out loud in public while reading a book.
+1 You’ve cried in public while reading a book (it’s okay, we won’t tell).
You’re the one everyone goes to for book recommendations.
+1 You take your role in recommending books very seriously and worry about what books your friends would enjoy.
Once you recommend a book to a friend, you keep bugging them about it.
+1 If your friend doesn’t like the book you recommended, you’re heartbroken.
+1 And you judge them. A little bit.
+1 In fact, whenever you and a friend disagree about a book you secretly wonder what is wrong with them.
+1 You’ve vowed to convert a nonreader into a reader.
And you’ve succeeded.
+1 You’ve attended book readings, launches, and signings.
You own several signed books.
+1 You would recognize your favorite authors on the street
In fact, you have.
+1 If you could have dinner with anybody in the world, you’d choose your favorite writer.
You own a first-edition book.
+1 You know what that is and why it matters to bibliophiles.
+1 You tweet, post, blog, or talk about books every day.
+1 You have a “favorite” literary prize.
And you read the winners of that prize every year.
You’ve recorded every book you’ve ever read and what you thought of it.
+1 You have a designated reading nook in your home.
+1 You have a literary-themed T-shirt, bag, tattoo, or item of home décor.
You gave your pet a literary name.
+1 You make literary references and puns nobody else understands.
+1 You’re a stickler for spelling and grammar, even when you’re just texting.
+1 You’ve given books as gifts for every occasion: birthdays, Valentine’s Day, graduations, Tuesdays…
+1 Whenever someone asks what your favorite book is, your brain goes into overdrive and you can’t choose just one. You end up naming twelve books.
+1 You love the smell of books.
+1 You’ve binge-read an entire series or an author’s whole oeuvre in just a few days.
+1 You’ve actually felt your heart rate go up while reading an incredible book.
+1 When you turn the last page of a good book, you feel as if you’ve finally come up for air and returned from a great adventure.
+1 BONUS POINTS: For every friend who sent you this quiz (because they know you’re a huge book nerd), add one point.
Tally ‘em up and let us know—how much of a book nerd are you?
FINAL SCORE: 39/51