This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Nov 20, 201425 Struggles Only Avid Readers Know To Be True"I'd rather be reading" is your motto.by Candice DardenCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. When people try to talk to you while you're reading. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. When someone asks you to pick a favorite book. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. When you're invested in the lives of your favorite characters to the point of distraction. 4. When you ignore life obligations for longer than you probably should. 5. When you want vacation time to be book reading time. 6. You get sad when you think about the Library of Alexandria. 7. You sometimes get ridiculously excited about a product inspired by one of your favorite books. 8. You are, have, or have thought seriously about majoring in English Lit. 9. When you try to explain the plot of your favorite books. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Trying to mask your true feelings when someone tells you that they "don't really like to read." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. When you talk about a movie based on a book you love and try to compare the two, but no one around you has read the source material. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. When everyone else is ready to leave the bookstore or library but you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. You're running out of space for new books. 14. When you search for the sequel, and it's not out yet. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. The pain you feel whenever you turn the last page of a great book. 16. When someone tells you to put your book down and pay attention. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. This dilemma: 18. When new cover art for your favorite books gets released. 19. When you buy a book for someone else as a gift, but end up reading it first. 20. Decorating your bookshelf. 21. The mixed emotions you feel whenever your favorite books are made into shows or movies. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 22. When you sometimes wish your ships were real. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 23. When one of your favorite characters dies. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 24. You know exactly what your presents are going to be. 25. Accidentally staying up way too late. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF