Hi, my bookish friend! I’m the type of reader who prefers to relax with a book, but in reality, I’m squeezing in reading time wherever I can get it! So, I prefer fiction with all feels and an extra element to hold my attention.
How about you? What type of reader are you?
Let’s find out! Here’s what you’re in for today:
Quiz-like Questions that help you discover your “Reader Type”
6 Reader Types explained:
Your Bookish Personality and Reading Style
Your Bookish Quote to match your reader type
A New Release Book Rec for each type of reader
No matter what type of reader you are, I’m so glad you’ve joined us!
Happy Reading!
Your friend,
Audry
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Getting Bookish with Your “Reader Type”
Every reader has their own unique style. So … what type of reader are YOU?
I’ve spent probably longer than I needed researching “types of readers.” So, I should be an expert on the topic. But honestly, like most subjects, “reader type” is pretty subjective, so I did my best to narrow it down!
*Let’s make this a fun game: The six questions below describe different types of readers. If you answer “yes” to any question, scroll down to match the emoji from the question to discover your reader type!
(*Before you start: No worries if you find yourself in more than one category. Most of us have multiple reading moods!)
Are You…
🧐 Someone who loves highlighting quotes and nerding out on ideas and themes?
⏳ Always sneaking in quick escapes from reality?
📚 The friend who’s most likely to start a sentence with “Did you know?”
💕 A reader who rates how good a book is by how many times it made you laugh or cry?
🔥 Only able to finish books with thrilling, fast-paced plots you can’t put down?
🌟 The person who always knows the latest buzzy books everyone’s talking about?
Your Reader Type Revealed!
🧐 The Idea Explorer
Personality: You love anything described as literary, and your favorite class in high school was probably English. You attend book club meetings for the in-depth discussions.
Reading Style: Your physical books looked well-loved! You can’t resist highlighting quotes, writing in margins, and adding Post-it notes. When you’re done with a chapter, you might pause to reflect or journal about it.
Your Bookish Quote: “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ― Charles W. Eliot
Books You’ll Love: Philosophy, psychology, memoirs, and literary fiction that explore human nature and life’s biggest questions. (See this book list of memoirs!)
Book Rec: When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén (Author), Alice Menzies (Translator) is a literary fiction story about an elderly man reflecting on his life. His estranged son wants to take his dog, Sixteen, because he feels his father can’t properly care for the dog. (Have tissues on hand!)
⏳ The Busy Escapist
Personality: Your life is hectic, but you make sure to fit in reading time wherever you can. You often have an audiobook cued up and ready to hit play when you’re in the car or at the gym. You enjoy these mini-escapes from reality!
Reading Style: Books are your magic portals, whisking you away to far-off galaxies, fantasy realms, or swoony romances whenever you get a moment.
Your Bookish Quote: “Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” ― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid
Books You’ll Love: Fantasy, sci-fi, magical realism, historical fiction ( see this book list), and romantic tales (like these books that bring the heat).
Book Rec: The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso is a page-turning time travel romance about a mysterious library containing our collective memories. It exists in an alternative reality, and it’s in danger of being destroyed. A GMA Book Club Pick! (Get the audiobook for those of you multitasking your reading time!) Visit
’s Substack here!)📚 The Knowledge Collector
Personality: You love learning something new and staying connected with what’s going on in the world. But what you love even more than that is sharing these interesting tidbits with everyone you know!
Reading Style: Endless curiosity drives you to treat books as vessels of wisdom and facts. You read to grow and love sharing what you learn to spark conversations.
Your Bookish Quote: “Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.” ― John Green, The Fault in Our Stars
Books You’ll Love: Bestsellers in literary fiction and popular nonfiction that explain how the world works. (Check out this book list!)
Book Rec: Rehab: An American Scandal by Shoshana Walter offers a riveting, informative, compassionate, in-depth examination of the opioid crisis and the steps taken to combat it. (Learn more about
and Rehab here!)💕 The Feels Seeker
Personality: You take great enjoyment from relaxing with a book, whether it’s on a beach or getting cozy with a warm drink. And you read for connection. The characters feel like friends, and you’re often sad when a book ends. Book hangovers are real for you!
Reading Style: You read with your whole heart. If a book doesn’t make you laugh, cry, or get goosebumps, you’re not interested. You crave stories that let you live through a character’s journey.
Your Bookish Quote: “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” ― C.S. Lewis
Books You’ll Love: Contemporary fiction, memoirs, coming-of-age stories, family dramas, heartfelt romances, and any book that qualifies as a beach read. (like this list!)
Book Rec: Loved One by Aisha Muharrar tells the emotional story of two women, one from Los Angeles and one from London, who clash over their love for a man who died unexpectedly at twenty-nine.
🔥 The Adventure Chaser
Personality: When you sit down to read, you don’t want to stop until you’ve finished the book! That’s why you love packing several books with you on vacation. You thrive on fast-paced thrillers and pulse-pounding adventures that electrify your downtime.
Reading Style: You want your books to feel like a rollercoaster: gripping, exciting, and impossible to put down. You love bold characters and edge-of-your-seat plots.
Your Bookish Quote: “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons
Books You’ll Love: Thrillers, mysteries, action-packed fantasy, dystopian tales, and survival stories. (Basically, any book on this list!)
Book Rec: Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke is a page-turning psychological thriller and courtroom drama about a waitress on trial for poisoning the four wealthy men she served.
🌟 The Trendy Conversationalist
Personality: You’re always in the know about the latest popular reads. Some of you even go so far as to sign up for ARCs (advanced reader copies) so you can be the first to finish the buzzy book of the season. You’re often the person your friends turn to for book recommendations.
Reading Style: Books are your social currency. You read to stay in the loop and join the conversation, whether it’s over coffee, TikTok, or book clubs. If it’s popular, it’s on your TBR!
Your Bookish Quote: “The world was hers for the reading.” ― Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Books You’ll Love: Bestsellers, celebrity memoirs, buzzy literary fiction, book club picks, and anything making waves in pop culture. (If it’s “most anticipated,” you want to know about it!)
Book Rec: Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan (Reese’s Book Club August Pick) tells the story of a playwright just trying to find peace in the Tennessee mountains. Instead, she falls into a love affair she’s not sure she can handle with a single dad who wasn’t looking for love. (Visit
and her delightful Substack “Sweet Tea” here!)Bonus Book Rec:
(who definitely qualifies as a “Trendy Conversationalist”) highly recommends: Heart the Lover by Lily King, which is set to release on September 30th. She was able to get her hands on the ARC and read it twice; she liked it that much!
Bookish Poll: What Type of Reader Are You?
Which of these best describes your reading style? Did you find yourself in just one type, or a mix of a few?
🧐 The Idea Explorer (slow, thoughtful, literary)
⏳ The Busy Escapist (magical worlds, fantasy, romance)
📚 The Knowledge Collector (nonfiction, facts, history)
💕 The Feels Seeker (books that make you feel everything)
🔥 The Adventure Chaser (fast-paced thrillers, edge-of-your-seat reads)
🌟 The Trendy Conversationalist (buzzy bestsellers, book club picks)
I was going to insert an actual poll, but it wouldn’t let me create six choices. So, instead, leave a comment and share your reader style with us!
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Thanks for this kind shout out!
I'm a Feels Seeker and your Dad is a Knowledge Collector! 🩷