Bookish slang terms every reader should know

1. *TBR (To Be Read)*:

– That ever-growing mountain of books you swear you’ll get to someday. “My TBR pile is so big, I might need a Sherpa to help me navigate it.”

2. *DNF (Did Not Finish)*:

– When a book is so bad or boring you just can’t go on. “I had to DNF that novel; I’d rather watch paint dry.”

3. *Book Hangover*:

– The emotional state of being unable to start a new book because you’re still living in the last one. “I’m in a serious book hangover after that ending. Nothing else compares!”

4. *Shelfie*:

– A selfie of your bookshelf because, let’s be real, it’s the best-looking thing in the room. “Just spent three hours arranging my books, time for a shelfie!”

5. *ARC (Advanced Reader Copy)*:

– A sneak peek at a book before it hits the shelves. “I just got an ARC of the new novel by my favorite author. No big deal, I’m basically a book VIP.”

6. *Buddy Read*:

– When you and a friend read the same book simultaneously and then gossip about it. “Anyone up for a buddy read? Because I need someone to rant to about this plot twist!”

7. *Bookstagram*:

– Instagram, but for people who prefer fictional characters over real people. “My bookstagram feed is goals—so many pretty covers and cozy reading nooks.”

8. *Plot Bunny*:

– Those pesky little story ideas that hop into a writer’s head at 2 a.m. “I’ve got so many plot bunnies hopping around, I might as well start a literary zoo.”

9. *OTP (One True Pairing)*:

– That couple you ship so hard you might as well be their matchmaker. “Katniss and Peeta are my OTP, and if you disagree, we can’t be friends.”

10. *Cliffhanger*:

– An ending so suspenseful it makes you want to scream into the void. “That book ended on such a cliffhanger, I threw it across the room in frustration.”

11. *Ship*:

– When you’re convinced two characters belong together more than you belong to your morning coffee. “I ship those two characters so hard, I’ve got a postal service dedicated to them.”

12. *Spoiler*:

– Dropping major plot bombs before someone has had the chance to read it. “Please, no spoilers! If you ruin this for me, we’re going to have words.”

13. *Page-Turner*:

– A book so good it’s like your hands have a mind of their own. “That mystery novel was such a page-turner, I forgot to eat lunch. Twice.”

14. *Binge-Read*:

– When you read an entire series in one sitting and forget what the sun looks like. “I spent the weekend binge-reading that fantasy series. Do humans still eat food?”

15. *Bookworm*:

– A person who’d rather spend time with books than people. “I’ve been a bookworm since I was a kid. Is there a book club for that?”

16. *Bookish*:

– Anything related to books. Or, how you describe your life’s aesthetic. “She decorated her room with a bookish theme. It’s basically a library with a bed.”

These terms will help you navigate the wonderful world of books and make you sound like a seasoned book lover.