Bibliophobia is a beautifully written memoir centered on the knowledge that books and reading have the ability to deeply and profoundly impact life and how you live it. Chihaya's writing style is clean and gorgeous - fitting for someone who seems to live and breathe the written word - and able to clearly convey the emotion tied to each of the works she is discussing in relation to her family, her job, and her depression. 

This is arguably not a happy book, but I don't think I would call it sad either. Mostly it feels straightforward, and definitely it's one I would recommend, especially for those who can recall with little effort the books that have really and truly changed their life.

Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.