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She was always a bookworm when she was a kid.
a bookworm who prefers reading to just about any other activity
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On the other hand, showing the family bookworm your favorite reading chair provides an escape that’s all theirs away from everyone else.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
Heading into the new year, this is perfect for the bookworms seeking visual inspiration, the photography and storytelling is just amazing.
—Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
So The Best Gifts for Book Lovers Here are plenty of gift ideas for your favorite bookworm, from tech to cozy accessories.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
Personalized Leather Corner Bookmark Help the bookworm in your life always keep their page with these sleek leather corner bookmarks.
—Esther Carlstone, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
Heading into the new year, this is perfect for the bookworms seeking visual inspiration, the photography and storytelling is just amazing.
—Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
So The Best Gifts for Book Lovers Here are plenty of gift ideas for your favorite bookworm, from tech to cozy accessories.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
Personalized Leather Corner Bookmark Help the bookworm in your life always keep their page with these sleek leather corner bookmarks.
—Esther Carlstone, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Bookworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookworm. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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bookworm
noun
book·worm
-ˌwərm 
1
: any of various insect larvae that feed on the binding and paste of books
2
: a person devoted to reading or study
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