Id Rather Be Reading

Posted on 15 August 2018 by Anne Bogel

For so many people, reading isn t just a hobby or a way to pass the time it s a lifestyle Our books shape us, define us, enchant us, and even sometimes infuriate us Our books are a part of who we are as people, and we can t imagine life without them I d Rather Be Reading is the perfect literary companion for everyone who feels that way In this collection of charming and relatable reflections on the reading life, beloved blogger and author Anne Bogel leads readers to remember the book that first hooked them, the place where they first fell in love with reading, and all of the moments afterward that helped make them the reader they are today Known as a reading tastemaker through her popular podcast What Should I Read Next , Bogel invites book lovers into a community of like minded people to discover new ways to approach literature, learn fascinating new things about books and publishing, and reflect on the role reading plays in their lives.The perfect gift for the bibliophile in everyone s life, I d Rather Be Reading will command an honored place on the overstuffed bookshelves of any book lover. Read Id Rather Be Reading – kino-fada.fr Readers, listen up This book is a hot beverage a cozy blanket on a chilly evening, or a cold glass of sweet tea on a summer s day It is Bag End to Frodo Baggins It is delighted gasps, mhmmm s, giggles, I never thought of that s, I do that too s It is the perfect gift for a fellow reader or the p...Welp, this is being added to mycart right now.I would be less than honest if I did not admit that the author of this sweet book is also the leader of my online book group Anne Bogel, in addition to being a tremendous leader of readers, is also a writer I am honored to belong to the MMD book club which has expanded my reading horizons and introduced me to amazing book friends around the world This group has transformed my reading life tremendously Anne s love of the written word comes to life in her charming observations about her r I would be less than honest if I did not admit that the author of this sweet book is also the leader of my online book group Anne Bogel, in addition to being a tremendous leader of readers, is also a writer I am honored to belong to the MMD book club which has expanded my reading horizons and introduced me to amazing book friends around the world This group has transformed my reading life tremendously Anne s love of the written word comes to life in her charming ob...It s no secret that I adore Anne Bogel s podcast What Should I Read Next so I had high expectations for this collection of essays On her podcast, Anne is just the kind of person with whom you d want to discuss books opinionated but not pushy, insightful, relatable, and quick to laugh all of that warmth and intelligence and sheer book love comes across in these essays I read it over the course of a month or so, dipping into the essays between the other novels I was reading to clea...This collection of essays is charming and chatty, and I will definitely give it as a gift in the future I nodded along as I read lots of me, too reactions along the way I have to imagine that any bookish person will feel similarly It s a bit of preaching to the choir, but readers gonna read, so it s all good The only reason I m not effusive about this book is that, as a regular reader of Modern Mrs Darcy and listener to the What Should I Read Next podcast, the concep...Oh, you guys You guys If you are a constant reader, you need this book I ve seriously never felt so seen As you know, reading is primarily a solitary thing You probably have actively literate friend or are in a book club or multiple book clubs but generally it s you and a book Or you and books, plural, if you re like my friend Bekki and have multiple books going at once.But this book is for us As I write this, I m in the middle of an especially book filled weekend I watched To All the Oh, you guys You guys If you are a constant reader, you need this book I ve seriously never felt so seen As you know, reading is primarily a solitary thing You probably have actively literate friend or are in a book club or multiple book...I loved this book It was so charming and wonderful, and I related so much to the stories told This book will heighten your book aspirations, while adding to your TBR along the way This slim little collection would make a perfect gift for your fellow book lover, or help you out of a reading slump This book made me excited to read , support my local indie bookstore, and maximize my library resources I want to give a special shoutout to Chapter 10 Bookworm Problems because I was able to I loved this book It was so charming and wonderful, and I related so much to the stories told This book will heighten your book aspirations, while adding to your TBR along the way This slim little collection would make a perfect gift for your fellow book lover, or help you out of a reading sl...I adored this book of essays on the reading life, by a woman I deeply admire and whose work I confidently support I ve been a fan of What Should I Read Next since it launched, and a reader of Modern Mrs Darcy for even longer Anne s voice and style feel like a dear friend, and this book highlights the best of what she offers the world I have already requested our library order copies of this book and passed it along to my fellow librarians to enjoy Each essay resonated with me in some way, a I adored this book of essays on the reading life, by a woman I deeply admire and whose work I confidently support I ve been a fan of What Should I Read Next since it launched, and a reader of Modern Mrs Darcy for even longer Anne s voice and style feel like a dear friend, and this book highlights the best of what she offers the world I have already requested our library order copies of this book and passed it along to my fellow librarians to enjoy Each essay resonated with me in some way, and I underlined at least one quote per chapter My favorite essay was I m Begging You to Break My Heart about the emotional power of a read that connects with you on a soul level Finished books that ellicit big emotions is a favorite reading style of mine I loved hearing about her relationship with her local library, and the sweet house she owned right next door I connected strongly when she mentioned memories and places tied to bo...Anne has done it again This book is a great little treasure for those of us bookish people who have so many readerly loves and problems see my favorite chapter Chapter 9 This is a quick read that readers will bond over and a great gift idea for your readerly friends Thanks AnneLove I m a huge fan of Anne Bogel, her blog Modern Mrs Darcy and her podcast What Should I Read Next I read this short book in one sitting If you re a READER, not much will surprise you here What you will ...

15 August 2018

Anne Bogel