I stand before it, as I do every day, planning which title to consume next. Today is different, though, as my breathing spikes and my heart pounds.
My book pile is dwindling!
I shift focus from my heap of novels to the coffee mug clutched in my hands. The rich brown liquid sloshes close to the rim as my nerves get the better of me. Abibliophobia—the condition that plagues me—calls for its remedy. With haste, I search for my keys.
“Beloved bookstore, expect my arrival. And precious books, you will be mine.”
I wrote this post in response to Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt. Ninety-four words using the word abibliophobia.
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 
A trip to a book store, or the library, is always a good one 🙂 Great read!
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I actually went into our little local bookstore yesterday, and I added a new book to my TBR. Haha.
Thanks for stopping in, Maria.
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That is awesome! Walking into a book store is so special every time.
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It is such a dilemma to have a tbr too big or too small. Good thing there the library.
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Yes, the size of a to-be-read pile is a balancing act. And, yes, the library is a wonderful resource!
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So palpable, I hope you got the bookstore before it closed for the day!
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Thank you, Keith. I did make it to my local independent bookstore, and I added one new book to my pile.
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I can’t even imagine my TBR pile running low! I usually have an audiobook in one of my apps, a paper book next to my bed (that pile is dangerously high right now), and I have an ereader loaded up with books, too! And then you can start counting up the books on my “Want to read” category on Goodreads… 🙂
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That sounds right for a book lover. Happy reading, Jayden.
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Thank you! 😀 You too!
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