as in nerd
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
a bookworm who prefers reading to just about any other activity
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Beyond the obvious lures—author readings, panel discussions, and mountains of fresh hardcovers to explore—a collective glee seems to overtake the bookworms who’ve gathered en masse.
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Abbie Kozolchyk, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, bookworms will want to check out an important travelog about trans youth seeking acceptance in America or a lesbian knight romance perfect for fans of Chappell Roan’s medieval VMAs look.
—James Factora, Them, 27 Sep. 2024
Thinking about leveling up your reading setup or looking for the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life?
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
The lightweight reader is a dream gift for your favorite bookworm.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
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Abbie Kozolchyk, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, bookworms will want to check out an important travelog about trans youth seeking acceptance in America or a lesbian knight romance perfect for fans of Chappell Roan’s medieval VMAs look.
—James Factora, Them, 27 Sep. 2024
Thinking about leveling up your reading setup or looking for the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life?
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
The lightweight reader is a dream gift for your favorite bookworm.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Bookworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookworm. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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