I am simply a 'book drunkard.' Books have the same irresistible temptation for me that liquor has for its devotee. I cannot withstand them.

About This Quote

When someone says they are a "book drunkard," they mean that they are addicted to reading. A book drunkard is someone who can't get enough of books. One of the most dangerous forms of addiction, alcohol is the only substance that can cause people to neglect their lives in favor of something else. The same may be true with books, where reading too much can cause one to lose touch with reality.

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