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she.reads.fantasy :
It’s crazy that scrolling on your phone 24/7 has become so normalized that people are suddenly judging others for reading in public
2026-03-08 14:29:42
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Robert Johnson Jr :
I just started reading actively last year, and now I'm learning about performative reading. I just want to read man, I'm not performing for anyone, why you watching me? 👁️👄👁️
2026-03-07 20:56:42
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WinterJade :
I always judge people who are reading books in public
2026-03-07 20:42:02
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klaaaashhhh :
Jokes on everyone else. If I’m interacting with people in public.. THAT is the performance. I’m NOT in my natural element if I’m interacting with strangers. 😅
2026-03-07 21:27:05
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David :
I like reading in public to see if anyone approaches me to ask what I’m reading. Or even better, they’ve read what I’m reading and tell me they loved it.
2026-03-07 19:36:38
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Paige :
I like to bring a book anywhere I have to wait… I have never considered what other people might think of me while I’m reading in public… so thanks for the new insecurity 😂
2026-03-07 22:16:43
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Ashley Reads📚 :
Like why is it so awkward. Even
2026-03-07 23:47:03
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caleb :
golden son is so peak
2026-03-08 13:19:22
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Monika :
No one’s looking at you and judging because they’re all on their phones
2026-03-07 21:57:19
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A B :
I’m always thrilled to see anyone reading a book. Idc which book. Open your minds, folks.
2026-03-08 10:32:14
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ayoitsmilk :
This is how I am in the library… where literally EVERYONE is reading 😭😭😭
2026-03-07 22:02:57
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Sarah :
It’s so crazy this is considered performative in some peoples eyes nowadays, before smart phones people brought books with them to pass time.
2026-03-08 20:24:36
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Constantina's Archive :
I mean even if they care, that sounds like a them problem!😂
2026-03-08 07:30:27
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Borris ●□● :
I would always bring a blanket and cover myself with it
2026-03-16 01:12:30
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Tyler Cox366 :
I have been putting off reading Wuthering Heights because how am I supposed to read that at my favorite coffee shop without being seen as performative? 😞
2026-03-08 13:42:56
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Chuupi🍁 :
i feel even more judged w my kobo out 😭 i feel like ppl think im an ipad kid LMAO
2026-03-11 19:07:12
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Swifte :
Just read, i like going to public places cuz its nice to be out the house sometimes. Honestly i get so wrapped up i forget im outside
2026-03-07 22:33:56
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JDB :
I can never read in public. I need to be isolated from the world and be drowned and immersed in the world I am reading.
2026-03-07 21:58:35
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LinhWrites 🤓 :
me and my kindle against the world 😂
2026-03-07 22:17:25
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Em :
honestly, don't worry about it. trends like this are just to make us insecure so we will buy a whole new aesthetic. if you genuinely are enjoying yourself, it doesn't matter what you look like. <3
2026-03-08 20:42:17
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Daily Dee :
I tried to limit my screen time by reading and suddenly you tell people are actually judging us?😭 Whyyy peopleee
2026-03-27 04:35:50
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alexis :
i psyche myself out and use my kindle instead. Then i end up looking like an ipad baby.
2026-03-09 17:33:55
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randzz🧡📚 :
Its much worse when ur into coffee and carry a tote bag 😭
2026-03-08 13:37:59
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란다미즈_______ :
pro tip,read on kindle its much less awkward
2026-03-08 20:21:39
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kyj09192019📚🐉 :
I used to feel like this. And then I started carrying my book everywhere I read even waiting in line now. The insecurity faded away and now I'm comfortable reading in public.
2026-03-09 14:27:39
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