DO YOU ABUSE LITERATURE? How many of these apply to you?

1. I have read fiction when I was depressed or to cheer myself up.

2. I have gone on reading binges of an entire book or more in a day. …

6. Sometimes I avoid friends or family obligations in order to read novels.

7. Sometimes I rewrite film or television dialog as the characters speak.

8. I am unable to enjoy myself with others unless there is a book nearby. …

11. I have neglected personal hygiene or household chores until I have finished a novel.

12. I have spent money meant for necessities on books instead. …

17. I have wept or become angry or irrational because of something I read.

18. I have sometimes wished I did not read so much.

19. Sometimes I think my reading is out of control.

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