The Collector: Reader Type, Traits & Books
The TBR isn't a to-do list. It's a museum.
You love acquiring books almost as much as reading them — a towering TBR, beautiful editions, shelves organized just so. The possibility held in all those unread stories is part of the joy.
The Collector is one of the 6 types of readers in the Parch reading personality test. Not sure it's you?
Strengths and growth edge of Collectors
A curated library, great taste, and never being caught without your next read.
Rescue one book from the bottom of the pile this month. It's been waiting for you.
Reading habits that work for Collectors
- ✦ Pick a 'next three' from your own shelves each month and keep them where you'll see them.
- ✦ Try a one-in, one-out month: every new book waits until an unread one is finished.
- ✦ Organize the TBR by mood or length so choosing is as enjoyable as shopping.
Books for Collectors
- 📖 The Shadow of the Wind — Carlos Ruiz Zafón
- 📖 Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell — Susanna Clarke
- 📖 The Name of the Rose — Umberto Eco
- 📖 House of Leaves — Mark Z. Danielewski
If you're The Collector, you may also be…
Most readers are a blend. The Collector most often overlaps with The Savorer and The Comfort Reader.
Parch, made for Collectors
Parch keeps your whole TBR and library on calm, private shelves with collections and tags, and brings your Goodreads library over in a few taps. Free on iPhone and Android.
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