Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Entertainment

8 Reasons Why All Book Lovers Need To Go To A Book Festival

This kind of festival needs to be on your bucket list.

Hannah Parker

Mar 13, 2017

Stillwater, OK

8 Reasons Why All Book Lovers Need To Go To A Book Festival

Flickr

Book festivals truly bring book nerds together. Over the past weekend, I went to the North Texas Teen Book Festival in Irving, Texas, with one of my best friends from Maryland. I’d been to a smaller book festival in Texas before, but NTTBF was a whole new experience, and I absolutely loved it! The atmosphere of a book festival is so exciting and the bookish community really comes together. All book lovers should definitely try to go to a festival at least once in their life!

1. You get to meet people who love books as much as you do:

2. You get to meet your favorite authors, and get them to sign your books!

3. You can attend panels where the authors talk about their books with their readers and other authors

4. No one will judge you for being a total fangirl (or fanboy):

5. You can ask the authors why the hell they killed your favorite character:

6. You can get pictures with the authors (or just take stalker pics of them):

7. Publishers sometimes hand out ARC (advanced readers copies) of books so you get to read them before they hit the shelves:

8. You get to party all weekend doing what you love-- reading and talking about books!

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Student Life

The Stages of Having FOMO in College

The struggle is real.

Coastal Carolina University

1654

iamthatgirl.com

Are you one of those people that gets super upset when you miss out on anything? Well, you may have FOMO, or fear of missing out. In college it’s not hard to experience FOMO every once in a while. You just love doing everything and anything, so hen you have to miss out on something it's the worst possible thing in your mind. Whether you’re sick, have to work, or have so much work to do you could cry – FOMO will hit you hard in college.

Keep Reading...Show less

fear of missing out

Entertainment

15 Struggles Of Having A Resting Bitch Face

Yes, I'm fine. No, I'm not mad about anything.

Saginaw Valley State University

3268

Revelist

I've lived a whole 21 years with an RBF (Resting Bitch Face), so naturally, I go through most of these struggles on a daily basis.

And before you ask, yes I'm fine. No, I'm not mad. This is just my face, so take it or leave it! To those of you who have been #blessed with an RBF, you'll probably relate to these more than you'd like to:

Keep Reading...Show less

rbf

Relationships

A Candid Letter to My Best Friends Ex

Because this is the real form of torture you deserve.

Central Methodist University

1559

Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash

What's up Asshat,

I've composed a list of things that I wish upon you, and they're harsh and cruel. These things are things that I wouldn't wish upon my worst of enemies, not even that Starbuck's barista who always screws up my order, not even him. You fall into a whole other category of hate. You surpass Starbucks barista. Congratulations, I'm actually a pretty nice person, making you worthy of every single bit of torture I wish upon you. What are these things I wish upon you you might ask?

Keep Reading...Show less

Recommended for you

Why Everyone Should Love Reading

15 Characteristics Of People Who Are Absolutely Obsessed With Books

8 Reasons Why All Book Lovers Need To Go To A Book Festival

This kind of festival needs to be on your bucket list.

1. You get to meet people who love books as much as you do:

2. You get to meet your favorite authors, and get them to sign your books!

3. You can attend panels where the authors talk about their books with their readers and other authors

4. No one will judge you for being a total fangirl (or fanboy):

5. You can ask the authors why the hell they killed your favorite character:

6. You can get pictures with the authors (or just take stalker pics of them):

7. Publishers sometimes hand out ARC (advanced readers copies) of books so you get to read them before they hit the shelves:

8. You get to party all weekend doing what you love-- reading and talking about books!

Subscribe to our Newsletter

The Unwritten Rules Of "Talking"

What is "talking?" How does one "talk?"

The Stages of Having FOMO in College

The struggle is real.

15 Struggles Of Having A Resting Bitch Face

Yes, I'm fine. No, I'm not mad about anything.

1. People always asking if I'm ok

2. "Are you mad?"

3. Having to approach potential new friends first because they might be intimidated by you.

4. Getting complaints at work that you "look mean".

5. Having to literally force yourself to smile around new people.

6. "I always thought you were mean before I met you!"

7. I could be having the best day of my life and my face would still look like this:

8. When people start badgering you with questions if you're ok, you actually do start to become a little irritated and annoyed.

9. It makes your blood boil when someone tells you to smile more.

10. Constantly having to reassure people that you're happy.

11. The exhaustion that comes after having to fake a smile.

12. People always think you're judging them.

13. Trying to make your face look like a ray of sunshine, but giving up because it's too hard.

14. Feeling like you're over smiling when you're just smiling like a regular person.

15. When you really are in a bad mood and people just think it's another day for you.

Iconic Duos: Timeless Legends

From Luke and Leia to Beyonce's twins...

1. SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star

2. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

3. Marshall and Lily

4. Mac and Cheese

5. Fred and George Weasley

6. Katniss and Peeta

7. Santa and Mrs. Claus

8. Cat and Dog from "CatDog"

9. Tommy Pickles and Chuckie Finster

10. Luke and Leia

11. R2D2 and C3PO

12. Chewie and Han Solo

13. Lori and Monty

14. Lilo and Stitch

15. Forrest Gump and Benjamin Buford “Bubba" Blue

16. Prince George and Princess Charlotte

17. Harry Potter and Ron Weasley

18. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

19. Captain America and Bucky Barnes

20. Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon

21. Dylan and Cole Sprouse

22. Mickey and Minnie Mouse

23. Donald and Daisy Duck

24. Snoop Dogg and weed

25. Prince Charming and Cinderella

26. Peanut Butter and Jelly

27. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

28. Captain Kirk and Spock

29. Romeo and Juliet

30. Bert and Ernie

31. Simon and Garfunkle

32. Marty McFly and Doc Brown

33. Sonny and Cher

34. Sherlock and Watson

35. Britney Spears and K-Fed

36. Woody and Buzz

37. Mario and Luigi

38. Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry

39. Thing 1 and Thing 2

40. Batman and Robin

41. Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler

42. Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute

43. Trump and Putin

Subscribe to our
Newsletter