Bookworm

Bookworm

How to tell

The curiosity has been killing you: Has your friend really read all those books scattered throughout her home? Really, she has enough hardcovers to rival a bookstore. Here are three ways to tell:

Do all the book covers match the palette of the room in which they are displayed? If so, this might be a case of “judging a book by its cover,” often used in decor as a way to impress guests.

Take note of the author or subject of a prominently spread book and make small talk about it. A confused look from your host or a mispronunciation of the author’s name are not good signs.

Check the condition of her books. A collection of classics without a dog-eared page could mean she’s hiding trashy beach reads in a junk drawer. Put her to the test.

Source: McClatchy Newspapers