http://xelgend.blogspot.com/2010/06/eat-books.html[/caption]Bibliophagy - The consumption of, or the devouring (figuratively), of books. (from English Word Information)
Few would blink an eye lash at some one figuratively devouring a book, but an odd look would be warranted if the book was literally being consumed. Unless of course the one consuming the book was a child. Bibliophagy is sometimes recorded in children but, according to my brief (10 minutes) internet research on the matter, rarely occurs past childhood. Though if you have a sudden craving there is an Edible Books Festival celebrated around the world on April 1st.
To find out more about Bibliophagy and the Edible Book Festival I would suggest reading Blake Eskin's essay "Books to Chew On" published in the New York Times on March 26, 2006.
Next Thursday a few words on Bibliokleptomania to keep with the theme of the last few weeks.
~Sara Pitcher, Archives Assistant
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