A person who loves reading books; an avid reader and enthusiast of literature.
Compound of 'book' and 'lover' (from Old English 'lufian', meaning to love or feel affection). A straightforward agentive noun describing someone passionate about books.
Booklovers have a special place in culture—Sherlock Holmes was one, Belle from Beauty and the Beast was iconic for it, and booklovers often identify as part of a distinct tribe with shared values about reading and imagination.
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