So, you're a book nerd? I'm ecstatic that you set down your current book to read this article about books. Everyone knows a book nerd, and if you don't, you should. Book nerds are a different, emotional, special, obsessive, yet intelligent breed of nerds. It's a simple fact that everyone needs one in their lives.

1. You could spend countless hours in a bookstore.

2. You never leave the house without your current read.

3. You love the smell of fresh book pages more than anything.

4. You become emotionally drained by the end of a novel.

5. You prefer spending your Friday night reading rather than being social.

6. You have a favorite bookstore you hold dear to your heart.

7. You physically cannot get rid of the books on your bookshelf.

8. You hysterically laugh while reading in public.

9. And cry...

10. You feel an immediate connection when you see someone reading the same book as you.

11. You are more than pleased to have received books for presents.

12. You try to convert others into book nerds.

13. Your friends know not to bother during your reading time.

14. You cannot watch the movie until you finish the book.

15. You have a bad day but picking up your book makes it immediately better.

16. You can never seem to decide on which book to read next.

17. You are constantly living your life in a book hangover...

18. You are most likely majoring in English.

19. And you love it because most of the time, your homework is to read.

20. You forget to sleep sometimes when you're reading a really good book.

21. You make funny references to books, but then realize that no one else understands them.

22. You spend too much time coping with fictional deaths.

23. You have way too many fictional husbands.

24. You are constantly needing to snap back into reality.

25. You always run out of money because of how many books you buy.

26. You actually feel honored when someone calls you a book nerd.