The difficulty of finding book loving friends . . .

Okay, so over my many years of reading and extreme fangirling, I've come to the conclusion that it's quite difficult to a) find friends who actually like to read, b) find friends who like to read the same books as you, and c) find friends who read the same books as you AND agree's on everything else (i.e. OTPs, story line, cliff hangers). This, was the main reason I created this blog in the first place. Not only so I could share my love of reading and all things related, but so I (and you) can know that I'm not alone in the world of shipping Katniss and Gale occasionally, or loving the cliches in Eleanor & Park. 

1. Finding friends who actually like to read
Finding book-loving friends in today's society is hard. Everywhere you look, people are on their phones, most likely texting, checking the latest feeds, or reading amazing blogs such as The Bookworm of Green Gables; but one thing they're not doing, is reading books. One of my pet hates yet is something I hear constantly is, "OMG I hate reading, why wouldn't you just watch the movie?"

Well I have a question for you movie-loving-book-hating-person, why wouldn't you just read the book? Huh? It's got all the extra scenes, the scenery's is more exciting and the character's are humorous, and chances are the author can show emotions much better than the actor / actress can *cough* Kristen Stewart. It really dulls my sparkle when I tell people something and then they go "oh ... So you read? I can't stand it - it makes my eyes hurt and I can't sit still long enough. They're just so boring!" 

2. Finding friends who read the same books as you
One of the best feelings in the world when you can talk about books to someone without them complaining.

Being able read the best book in the world then being able to pass it on to a friend is like handing over all your emotions to your best friend, without them realising. These people are sooooo hard to find, because realistically, it's hard enough finding people who even like books in the first place.

3. Finding friends who agree with you
Don't you just hate it when you've finished your book, feelings about it still fresh to your mind. So you text your friend, who's also read the same book, and pour your heart and soul out about an OTP, or the way that Paper Towns ended, or even if you love or hate a character! Then they text back, and the first thing you notice is "but I hate how" or just "no."You go from extreme fangirl to lawyer in a split second, and you no longer see them as your friend, but your worst enemy. Now, of course, you don't really feel this way about them, but when you're in the moment, nothing matters more than defending. This. Book.
OR the complete opposite happens: you text them, then they send you back a 500 essay about how much they love the rare OTP, and think the ending is absolutely perfect, and you all live happily ever after!
Personally, I wish everyone could be a 3 - but hey, we can't wish for everything.

Happy reading,
The Bookworm :)