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The Bookworm, 1850, by Carl Spitzweg. A bookworm or bibliophile is an individual who loves and frequently reads or collects books. Bibliophilia or bibliophilism is the love of books. Bibliophiles may have large, specialized book collections. They may highly value old editions, autographed copies, or illustrated versions.
Joining a book club, picking up a new hobby, learning a new language — these are all things that can keep your brain sharp. ... You’re a bookworm. Reading may be a solitary activity, but ...
How Reading Became Such a Battle. As a former middle school and high school English teacher, I had front-row seats to this dilemma that plagued teachers, parents, and students alike.
The 120-page journal also has other fun inclusions, such as a reading challenge and “year in review” page, and the exterior is stunning, featuring a linen cover with gold foil accents. $26 at Etsy
People who love to read *really* love to read, by which we mean bookworms are typically very passionate about the written word. It makes sense, then, that there are a whole bunch of poignant ...
The Bookworm (German: Der Bücherwurm) is an oil-on-canvas painting by the German painter and poet Carl Spitzweg. The picture was made c. 1850 and is typical of Spitzweg's humorous, anecdotal style and it is characteristic of Biedermeier art in general. [ 1 ]
A given book may continue for several sittings, depending on the pace of reading, frequency of meetings, and the extent of comments and discussion. Members can take turns reading to share the reading responsibility. Another variation on the concept could be jointly listening to an audio-book with pauses for comments.
Bookworm is a general name for any insect that is said to bore through books. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The damage to books that is commonly attributed to "bookworms" is often caused by the larvae of various types of insects, including beetles , moths , and cockroaches , which may bore or chew through books seeking food.