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I Have a Reading Addiction

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    I've Been Reading... - ...since I learned to read. While my mother encouraged me to read and taught me to read before i even entered kinder, she became frustrated with me for...
    OMGitsRiley OMGitsRiley 26-30, F Jun 29, 2012

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    Lee Child - I have read the entire Jack Reacher series...any Child's fans out there?
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M Nov 29, 2012

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    Simon - IBM Simon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia IBM Simon Personal Communicator Brand IBM Manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric Corp...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M Feb 22, 2013

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    Have You Ever Wanted To Live In A Story? - I have loved to read all my life. I particularly enjoy action/adventure and SciFi books with exciting plots and evil villians. However...
    Airbear13 Airbear13 18-21 3 Responses Nov 14, 2010

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    Are Large-Breasted Women More Likely To Get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? - Hilariously Serious. This site is very cool. By Cecil Adams...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M Feb 13, 2013

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    I Read Too Much. - Most of the time when I say I read too much, people think I'm bragging. I'm not, I'm serious. If you're reading this, you probably know what I mean. When I was...
    physicsphorever physicsphorever 18-21 2 Responses Nov 5, 2012

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    Memorable First Sentences From Novels - http://www.fatznew.com/First_Sentences/first_sentences.asp...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M 4 Responses Mar 1, 2013

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    Reading Is My Escape - When my life began to take a turn for the worse I began to develop a passion for reading. I'll never forget the first book I read that started it all...
    WheresMySanity WheresMySanity 18-21, F Dec 6, 2012

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    Reading Addiction? - Well I never thought of it as an addiction but I guess I do. I always just considered myself a voratious reader. I mean 6-10 books a week isn't an addiction...
    bvb1123 bvb1123 41-45, M 10 Responses Apr 12, 2009

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    My Reading Addiction - I didn't believe it at first. Could there be such a thing as an addiction to reading? My husband accused me of being addicted to my books and I laughed it...
    clairadncr clairadncr 31-35, F 1 Response Jul 23, 2009

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    The Tragedy Of Literary Experience - In the movie, You've Got Mail,  Meg Ryan's character says a line that has stuck with me, "So much of what I see reminds me of...
    celticscribe celticscribe 26-30, F 3 Responses Oct 19, 2009

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    It Started When I Was a Kid - i remember my mum coming into my room when i was about 8 and saying ok put the book down now its late. I would for a second and as soon as the door...
    thehippy thehippy 41-45, F 4 Responses May 10, 2009

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    Yes, Yes I Know -  Well, I'm not that old. I love to read. I can't stop. When I read the book is my life. I hate to be without my book.   My friends, tell me its time to put it...
    Bug1234 Bug1234 13-15, F 2 Responses Oct 26, 2011

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    Numbers - I lost count after 200 in half of a year.
    deleted deleted 26-30 Jan 22, 2012

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    Nicholas James "Nick" Vujicic - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Vujicichttp://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/about-nick/Nicholas James "Nick" Vujicic (born 4 December 1982) is a...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M 2 Responses Feb 11, 2013

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    Enter At Your Own Risk - You browse the shelves, pick a book...read the inside cover to see if it 'draws you', yes? off you go. I read to escape, its an easy way to get lost...
    Plastic500 Plastic500 56-60, F 4 Responses Mar 16, 2011

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    Tom Cruise As Jack Reacher - Last weekend I saw the first Jack Reacher movie made. Its based on Lee Child's novel "One Shot". Movie is produced by Tom Cruise and he plays the hero...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M Jan 2, 2013

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    Martin Cruz Smith - Am reading his "Three Stations"...lotsa attention to detail and finely crafted characters...how is his "Gorky Park"...made his name on that one...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M Nov 8, 2012

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    Since I Was Little!! - I didn't always like to read, and I'll admit it. But when I was 9, my dad rented a movie that I didn't much care for (still don't), Clan of the Cave Bear...
    Pebbles1982 Pebbles1982 26-30 Sep 7, 2012

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    I Cant Seem To Stop Reading. - I cant stop reading,I never thought it would become like this. I started reading 1 book per week or smth like that but now I read daily 3-4 books and...
    Akanee Akanee 22-25 3 Responses Jan 9, 2012

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    10 Worst TV Role Models Of 2012 - All of them are US tv shows, many telecast in India also, and I agree entirely with this list...http://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/10-worst-tv...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M 1 Response Feb 14, 2013

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    Redbreast - Reading my 3rd book by Jo Nesbo... The cover says that he is the next Stieg Larsson...after reading the "Girl with the dragon tattoo" trilogy, I say Nesbo is better...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M Nov 19, 2012

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    Addicted - Reading is my passion. I read anyting that I stumble upon regardless of being interesting or not. I have loved reading since I was a little girl.
    deleted deleted 26-30 Aug 5, 2009

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    About Sudden - When I was in middle school, I was a sudden-ict! He was the epitome of the Cowboy and though I guess Cowboy stories have never been attributed with much literary...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M 1 Response Jan 28, 2013

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    I Am A Reading Addict And It Isn't Funny! - Once I start a book I can't stop. I take the book with me everywhere and read it to the detriment of the rest of my life. I read it...
    Bubbbles63 Bubbbles63 46-50, F 1 Response Jun 25, 2012

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    5 Chapters - I cant go a day without reading a least 5 chapters in the story im readng. I have to read any chance I get like at walmart or six flags. Anywhere i'll just pull out my...
    Yourhikari13 Yourhikari13 13-15, F 2 Responses Jun 27, 2012

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    The.Website.Of.Everything - Fantabulous.http://thewebsiteofeverything.com/
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M 1 Response Feb 13, 2013

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    Reading To Avoid Real Life - I have a reading addiction. Reading to me is a mood altering substance. I read compulsively. I read mostly British detective novels and other fiction...
    nowUfunny2 nowUfunny2 61-65, F Sep 3, 2012

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    Anything - I will read anything.  I even read the labels on the cereal boxes in the morning at breakfast. I just love to read.
    fungirlmmm fungirlmmm 41-45, F 10 Responses Apr 12, 2009

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    The Master's Sacred Knowledge - The Master’s Sacred Knowledge A key to your inner treasure! This is the story about a wise old Master who comes across a young man who was...
    allanrufus allanrufus 36-40, M Dec 13, 2012

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    Looking For New Books - I have a addiction to reading i love it so much i love it to the point that i actually caused me to need glasses who would think!!! My favorite author is...
    cheneryr cheneryr 22-25, F Feb 5, 2013

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    Bukowski And Rollins - I am soaking up every snide remark, every observation, every gloriously worded moment, as if I am preparing for battle.and maybe I am.
    arenaissancewoman arenaissancewoman 31-35, F Mar 27, 2013

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    Have You Read Philip Roth's Novels? - I have only read (I have a copy also) his "Goodbye, Columbus". Which is the next one I should buy?
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M 1 Response Dec 6, 2012

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    I Can Stop Reading! - I personally don't think it's a problem to read all the time. But when your english teachers starts lookimg at you like your a freak for having a new book...
    Storyteller12341 Storyteller12341 16-17, F 3 Responses Jan 2, 2012

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    Alvin Toffler - The Man Who Sees The Future - Most of us have heard about him, some of us have read atleast one of his books and a few of us keep constant track of his views. I...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M 1 Response Mar 14, 2013

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    Poirot And Oliver - Have started reading Agatha Christie's The Complete Ariadne Oliver, starring Hercule Poirot, Vol2. 4 stories. Started with "The Third Girl". Superb as usual...
    mustbnemi mustbnemi 41-45, M Dec 12, 2012

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    I'm Heavily Addicted To Reading Stories On The Internet. To The Stories That Tend To Trigger The Hormones In Me. - PLEASE ADD WRITING STORIES TO THE ABOVE STATEMENT TOO. This's...
    alienx6 alienx6 18-21 Oct 5, 2013

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    I am an addict. but it is not drugs, it is not alcohol (though i think i might drink too much) and its not smoking. I am addicted to people. I crave people. I am alone, I am...
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    I have a sex addiction. When I'm not having rough, (being held down and having my hair pulled, spanked and forced) sex, I'm thinking about it. I dream about it every night. I think...
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    I'm addicted to an alternate reality that I've been creating for myself since I was a kid. I'm so wrapped up in it at times that it keeps me from my responsibilities in real life...
    1lostsinner2 1lostsinner2 18-21, F 1 Response Feb 27

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    I'm addicted to several things . Not drugs but mostly sex and reality . I won't stop wondering about the insanity of this world and people in general . I also lust over sex . I'm...
    LostN2Worlds LostN2Worlds 18-21, F 1 Response a week ago

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    Tattoos too. I just love getting them. Whenever I'm down, I get a new one!
    CuriosityKills96 CuriosityKills96 16-17, F 3 Responses 4 days ago

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    I am addicted to wanking!i ********** all the time!love it!
    me001468 me001468 22-25, M 5 Responses 2 days ago

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    This video is me reading a creepy pasta called "I Must Type This Sentence". It's only two minutes long. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yKM38gyDZY
    animegirl304 animegirl304 18-21, F 5 hrs ago

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    I finished reading the Screwtape letters and the ideas presented are very interesting. I'd recommend this to others.
    Krakken47 Krakken47 16-17, M 3 hrs ago

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    I have a story that doesn't involve sex or addiction. Yay! Before Ovendonkey (another runner of ME) took it, I had the world record time for ME.( I say ME so I dont have to say...
    Kyroshio Kyroshio 26-30, M Feb 21

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    Hello, I had no idea so many people have had similar experiences to me, I have spent most of my life accepting that it was easier to go along with her lies than to challenge her on...
    Inigosky Inigosky 41-45, F 2 Responses Feb 28

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    My addiction wasn't any normal drug but a lifestyle that allowed me to avoid life. I am addicted to the depths of my imagination. What I have lost is my instinctual creativity. The...
    tadpole3 tadpole3 26-30, F 5 days ago

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    Hello I had an addiction problem and I am glad I am 42 days clean and full of joy
    Alexreddevils Alexreddevils 31-35, M 6 days ago

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    My addictions include -buying nail polish -buying perfume -chicken alfredo -checking my phone -buying pokemon cards there's probably more, but I can't think of anymore right now
    EmoSakurachan EmoSakurachan 16-17, F 5 days ago

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    I think it all started that time I was three and my neighbor was a race car driver. He turned on the F1 car and It was SO LOUD. I was scared being a child, but it got my blood...
    gotthataffect gotthataffect 26-30, M Feb 10

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    He was standing alone in a field full of people, I walked up to him and said "Hey, remember me?" Of course he said "No," since we had never met before. I thought I was pretty...
    mistydawnn mistydawnn 31-35, F 3 Responses Feb 22

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    I think addiction is difficult to control, but I don't think it's a disease. Disease is a plague, not a personal struggle. That being said, I am an addict. I have will power and I...
    GypsySun GypsySun 26-30, F 1 Response Feb 26

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