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DEAR HARRIETTE: I like to read, and I rarely watch TV. This may be no surprise to you, but I have learned that I am not like most people. As I talk to my friends at work or in the neighborhood, mostly they talk about popular TV shows. Rarely if ever do they talk about a book they've read. That's fine. I'm not judging them. However, I am feeling isolated. I would love to meet some people who enjoy reading like I do. I don't even have a TV anymore because I realized I wasn't watching it. I have to believe that there are a few people left out there who are like me. I want to connect with some of these folks. How do I do that? -- Off Screens, Washington, D.C.

DEAR OFF SCREENS: Do not be dismayed. There are plenty of people who make the choice to read a book rather than watch TV. What you may want to do is look for book clubs that gather to discuss the types of books that you like. You can look them up online or ask your local library. Go to literary events where authors come to talk about their work and sign books. Generally, readers show up at these events, and you will likely meet like-minded people from your community there. Frequent the few bookstores that remain as brick-and-mortar buildings. Throughout the year, bookstores work hard to attract customers, often with incentives that draw in avid readers.

As far as your friends are concerned, do your best not to pass judgment on them because they make different choices than you do. Accept them for who they are, as you want them to accept you. By expanding your friend group, you will be able to enjoy your preferences more and naturally feel less pressure for your other friends to conform.

 

http://www.uexpress.com/sense-and-sensitivity/2015/9/12/book-lover-seeks-book-loving-friends



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The only way she can connect with people is through books? Just because someone watches TV doesn't mean she won't have anything in common with them.

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She sounds pompous.

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I'm not sure she's pompous, just lost, maybe? I wonder where she works.

There are some great TV shows out there, but if they were always gushing about trash TV, I wouldn't last long myself.

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Sometimes you just have to step out of the box. If they are all talking about American Idol, then tune in a bit. It isn't that hard to try to just have a bit of fun with what other people enjoy. I watch some shows just to chat about them at work. And, join a book club to find people in common with that.

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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:

Sometimes you just have to step out of the box. If they are all talking about American Idol, then tune in a bit. It isn't that hard to try to just have a bit of fun with what other people enjoy. I watch some shows just to chat about them at work. And, join a book club to find people in common with that.

 It should be easy to find a public library with a book discussion club!

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flan327 wrote:

I'm not sure she's pompous, just lost, maybe? I wonder where she works.

There are some great TV shows out there, but if they were always gushing about trash TV, I wouldn't last long myself.

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 Maybe.  Except I am inferring a bit of judgmentalness regarding people who watch TV.  Especially with the added "I'm not judging".  Yeah, right.  But, mainly, the "how do I find other people like me?" instead of, "How do I find other people that enjoy books like me?"  It's the direct questioning of the people vs. the books.



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With all the info on the internet, I wonder why she doesn't search for a blog or chat room or group of people that are interested in books? Should be able to find something in her area. Or go to the library and see who else is reading/checking out books.

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I hear that libraries are popular places for book people to hang out . . .

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