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    Fifteen Reasons Books Are An Introvert's BFFs At Christmas

    Christmas can be overwhelming to an introvert. Why not sit back, relax, and plunge head first into a brand new book? There's no point in getting overwhelmed this holiday season!

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    Instead of Christmas shopping, you can just stay at home and read a book.

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    When Uncle Bob is talking politics at the dinner table, you can ignore him and read a book.

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    When your cousin Joey is drunk in the tub on Christmas Eve, you can read a book.

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    When Aunt Martha decides to do her "sexy" dance routine in the living room by the Christmas Tree, hide in the bathroom and read a book.

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    When the nephews have had too much sugar, you can hide and read a book.

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    Avoid grumpy Scrooges at the mall. Stay in and read a book!

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    When you get a bad present, you can always exchange it for a book!

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    Avoid nightmares from watching the Polar Express movie (Creepiest. CGI. Ever.) and read a book instead.

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    That's not Jack Frost nipping at your heels! It's your grandmother's dog nipping at your ankles! Read a book and stay out of that dog's way!

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    When your second cousin decides to play his techno music, put in some earplugs and read a book.

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    Avoid the onslaught of holiday baked goods! Avoid the kitchen by reading a book upstairs!

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    Skip the office party. That dude Randy is always so obnoxious. How many karaoke songs can one person perform in a row? Stay home and read a book!

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    It's too cold for the Christmas parade! Stay home and read a book!

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    When your college friend says, "Come on! Let's go out! It's Christmas! Who wants to be stuck at home? Everyone goes out on Christmas night!" Nope. I'm staying home to read a book.

    15.

    Walking Dead doesn't come back for another month? I'll wait it out by reading a book.