A book can be a bible to some. You can live by a book, swear by a book, and buy all the merchandise you can for that book. Readers are some of the most dedicated fans because when they miss the universe, they can simply open the pages.

1. This is interesting.

Yes. This is the stage where the initial love affair begins. The characters are great, the plot is great, and you just can't handle your excitement.

2. Obsessed Stage.

You're literally reading faster than the speed of light. You cry when the characters cry. At this stage, a reader will literally talk to you for hours about the same book.

3. Merchandise and Tumblr Stage.

Starting a fan page, wearing t-shirts, and every thing else you can get your hands on. This is the stage where you are officially reader fan girling all over the place. What is life when you have this book?

4. Re-reading the book over and over again.

This is the stage where you cease to exist without your book. You own the characters and the story. It becomes your phone background and you don't question what your favorite book is.