You must have heard a lot about penning gratitude lists before hitting the hay. Or, penning one when you're depressed and aren't feeling like yourself. I've never tried doing one. However, I might have an idea — or five — about what a bookworm's gratitude list ought to have.


1. Having enough to read.

It is indeed a blessing. Some book nerds complain about not having enough to read. The case varies for each. You either have a lot to read, but can't decide on one; or you literally don't have anything. The former is the usual case. Because, we can't deny. Our reading lists are just too long; filled up with mostly ignored books.

“Certain bookworms eat books. Eat them, swear in them, spill things on them.” 
― Tara Bray Smith 

That's right. If there is anything to be grateful for, it's having enough to read. You don't want to know of the icy despair that is an empty shelf, or a vacant digital library.


2. Time, time, and time!

In today's world, all of us live industrious lives. We're either drowning in the piles of homework that are thrown our way, we either have job issues, or we simply don't have enough time. If you, oh faithful reader of the book, have time on your end — and a lot of it to read — then you most definitely must be thankful.

“No, but I do read a lot. I could read for days and never stop. I use to be such a bookworm. I would barely look up to notice much of anything.” 
― Jennifer Loren

We could try scheduling and getting organized, but once you stop reading because you're too busy, you never start again.


3. Book turning into a movie.

What fun is reading a book and not watching its movie later? But, unfortunately, not all books get turned into movies.

“My books have taken me around the world, but it's time I stepped from the pages, so I can see it for myself.”                                                                                                                          ― Rebecca Raisin

This happens with most of the books, just because the directors do not find it interesting, they don't make a movie on it.

Unfair, don't you think?


4. You don't want to stop.

Not many can relate to this. Once you abandon a book because it's not what you expected, you're more likely to abandon another. It requires admirable patience and persistence to not abandon a bad book and keep on reading just for the sake of finishing it.

“I am not afraid of giving bad reviews. If I don't like a book, I don't like it. Period. I don't do promotion” 
― Bookvergent

Do a book justice; don't leave it in the middle. If you've never committed this atrocious crime, this one has to be on your list.


5. You learn from your reads.

This one's an obvious. Many readers just read, but never end up learning from the characters and the style with which the author writes. You may be a good reader, but if you're not learning from your reads, then you're just wasting away your time; turning pages and eventually finishing.

“They live in books, and they love to eat important or valuable words.” 
― CLAMP, xxxHolic, Vol. 7

 Don't just read, learn! If you do, then this one's a must on your list.

Have more to add? Surprise me!