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Reader’s Guilt

I’ve heard of – and experienced – many kinds of guilt but recently I discovered a new one…reader’s guilt. This wasn’t my typical reader guilt spawned by the idea that I “should” be reading more intellectual/important/whatever novels. No. This came from the realization that I hadn’t picked up my “backup book” in awhile.

Do you have one of those – a book you keep stashed in case of unforeseen downtime that leaves you without whatever novel(s) with which you’re currently engaged? Mine is usually an easy read that I want to finish but am not fully engaged in it. (Although some of my backups have been known to become primaries once I’m into them.)

So. I realized I had not opened my backup in almost a week. And suddenly I felt guilty for abandoning a character at the height of his dilemma. I don’t know if this is more reflective of the writing or my neurosis. Most likely it’s pretty even. But how about you? Have you experienced Reader’s Guilt in any form or fashion?

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