Thursday, July 15, 2021

Books from the Backlog - I'd Rather Be Reading


Today I'm linking up with Carole from Carole's Random Life of Books for Books from the Backlog.  I really enjoy the chance to feature a book that's been hiding in the piles of books for far too long!


Goodreads:  I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life by Anne Bogel

Blurb:  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.

Why It Needs to Come Off the Shelf:  This one isn't actually on my shelf but it's been on my Library TBR list since it came out.  As well, I've wanted to read something by this author since her first book came out which was several years ago.  This looks like a nice quick read and it's ridiculous that I haven't gotten to it yet!

9 comments:

  1. I need to check out her podcast. I don't listen to many of them, but hers sounds good.

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  2. For some reason I'm not drawn to books about reading even though it's my prime hobby. Not sure why. I hope you enjoy it if you get the chance to work it into your rotation!

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  3. This looks like a great book fo gift giving or to keep on the coffee table. I hope you read it and share your thoughts soon.

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  4. I bought this book and enjoyed reading it. It is one I will keep and dip into occasionally.

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  5. I did enjoy this one and have it on my shelf. I need to do a reread. Its the kind of book to just pick up and read a bit at a time.

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  6. It sounds good. I'll have to look for it. 📚

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  7. It's on Kindle Unlimited, so I downloaded it! 😊

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  8. I hope you are enjoying it! I really liked this one and could relate to so much of it.

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