The title of Anne Bogel’s new book, I’d Rather Be Reading, could be a tagline for my life. Anyone who’s known me for more than a day probably knows this about me. It’s no offense to the human interactions in my life, but I’m drawn to books and characters and words in an almost irresistible way.
This won’t be a long review because the book is short and also it’s aimed at a very specific audience–those who are unashamed bibliophiles.
Reading this book, I felt so understood as a lover of books, and this book felt like a conversation with a like-minded book lover. Bogel addresses such topics as to-be-read piles and library visits, the books that have changed us and how we change as readers.
After reading this book, I realized I talk a lot about books I love but not as much about my life and journey as a reader. Bogel gave me a lot to consider about the books that have accompanied me on my life’s journey.
This is a must-read for anyone who can’t leave the library empty-handed and thinks wandering through a bookstore is the perfect way to spend free time.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of the book from the publisher. Review reflects my honest opinion.