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20 Things All Book Lovers Wish Someone Would Say to Them
Last week we asked on Facebook and Twitter: What do all book lovers wish someone would say to them? In our perfect world, we'd get to hear all of these. In this world…we can dream. Check out our favorite answers and imagine the reading possibilities!
1. "Your job today is to read any book you want. Make sure you spend a good eight hours at it." (@craigtimes)
2. "Sure, I understand you need the rest of the day off to mourn the loss of a beloved character." (Brenna Godfrey)
3. "Every book on your Goodreads Want to Read list (and all you'll add in future) will be sent to you free of charge." (Fatma Teke)
4. "I've read that book as well! Let's discuss the characters, their flaws, plot twists, and what you think will happen in the next book!" (Quiana Jones)
5. "I don't mind cooking dinner today. You stay on the sofa and carry on reading." (@GingerCatBlog)
6. "Would you like to work at my book shop?" (@joreads2015)
7. "I really loved that book you recommended to me." (@imkattay)
8. "I can get you any ARC you'd like." (@bazinga_sucker)
9. "Here is your own personal door to the largest bookstore in the world. In it is every book in every edition for every genre. And you will also get paid paid for each book you read (plus a bonus for reviewing it). If you have any questions, here are the authors' contact info. Oh, and don't worry about the kids—we have complimentary nannies and housekeepers on standby." (Heather VanDyne)
10. "The Winds of Winter release date is ______. (Okay, not all book lovers, but a lot of them.)" (Richard Ketterer)
11. "Hey honey, let's spend the day getting lost in the used bookstore." (Beth Ford)
12. "What book do you recommend?" (@4evachris)
13. "There are now 25 hours in a day, and the extra hour can only be used for reading." (@SweetRobin110)
14. "Describe that series to me in great detail." (Lucy Hutchinson)
15. "Here's a TARDIS bookcase. Buy as many books as you want—they'll all go in." (Bronwen Humphreys)
16. "Yes, of course you can spend the night in the library." (Babette A. Stubits)
17. "You can have the first edition of any book you want." (Cheryl Johnson)
18. "I couldn't help but notice you love books. I've built you a library full of old classics with plenty of room to add new books. Oh, sweetheart, don't worry about repayment. Just read books to your heart's content. " (Erika L. Miller)
19. "All rainy days are hereby declared reading only days." (Kerrie Lang)
20. "I'll be quiet so you can read." (@hrm_1973)
What do you wish you could hear most? Tell us in the comments!
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Just read whatever you like and we will pay you.
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"Of course I'll buy you that book." ~My mother
Wow! Number 3 would be a dream come true! Followed closely by numbers 9, 6 and 18.
"hey sexy, let's go to bed . . . and read."
I mostly read historical fiction. I'd love it if someone told me I could have the clothing seen on front covers (and maybe some time travel, too!)
LOL, I like your answer. Too cute. =)DJ Zippergirl wrote: ""hey sexy, let's go to bed . . . and read.""
Isela wrote: "Kaitlyn wrote: ""Of course I'll buy you that book." ~My mother"LOL! Yes! I hope this would happen every time we go to the bookstore :D"
Yes my mom promised no matter how old she or I may get she will never refuse to buy me a book lol
"Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life."
'you may read whatever you like whenever you like instead of studying and taking exams'- College Management.
Magnifico aporte cultural enriquecedor para los amantes a la lectura y en general para todos los congéneres del mundo que quieran adentrase en el universo de la obras literarias de toda índole conceptual diversificada desde las mas simple sencillas realistas hasta la mas entruncadas complejas sofisticadas de creatividades surrealistas fantásticas de megas abstracciones en fin un sinfín astral de libros PARA SOÑAR VIAJAR POR DONDE QUERAMOS EN EL PRESENTE AL PASADO CERCANO O INMEMORIAL O AL DESCONOCIDO ENIGMATICO FUTURO INTRODUCIRSE IMAGINATIVAMENTE EN EN AVENTURAS DELEITOSAS O SINIESTRAS DICHOSAS MISTERIOSAS SORPRENDENTES etc, todo este sin fin de la constelación mas grande astral de libros puestos al disfrute deleite adictivo placentero de todos los seres de humanidad de todo nuestro planeta por Goodreads. Goodreads Blog congratulaciones efusivas por este acceso inte magnanimo prodigante benefactor deleite enriquecedor cognitivo traducido mediante el traductor google a todos los idiomas lenguas de la humanidad .gracias congratulantes infinitas para todos ustedes, por este beneplácito servicio filantropico de enriquecedora cultura masiva ,al alcance compartido expansivo de todos nuestros congéneres universalmente, que colaborara mucho en hacer de nuestro planeta, un mundo mas sensibilizado mucho mas responsable solidario preservador menos violentista, y mejor para todas las comunidades nacionales de nuestro hogar planetario .
#13 would be great! Keeping an eye on number 3 too!
Jamie wrote: ""Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life.""BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
My fiance has already given me #18, and he custom built the entire thing to my specifications!It really is as amazing as it sounds. :)
Oh joy! I wish, I really really wish someone would say all of those to me! :'( :D ^_^
"Yes, we can always complete the pending work later. First finish that book you are reading" - Boss
"bring your Kindle, my car has a wireless connection"
Bobbi wrote: "Hey there pretty lady...can I buy you a book?"*sigh* I wish.
Sigh!.... If only these were possible .... perhaps there's a parallel earth for us
Jamie wrote: ""Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life.""Love it!!
Jamie wrote: ""Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life.""Wow! this one is soooooooooooo good! =)
2. "Sure, I understand you need the rest of the day off to mourn the loss of a beloved character."
Amen!
19. "All rainy days are hereby declared reading only days."
^^ THIS PLEASE!
Amen!
19. "All rainy days are hereby declared reading only days."
^^ THIS PLEASE!
My god, these things sound like heaven! These are all so accurate!
You can put a big bed in the middle of the bookstore & read any books you want
"I have a library back at my place. Let's buddy read and chill."
Everyone wants free book... me too please? I love #7 so much!
Patti wrote: "Just read whatever you like and we will pay you."This is what i want. Yes!!!
"You've got the whole day to spend at the bookstore!"
Jamie wrote: "#9 and #20 especially #9."mine too.... :)
The trolley is broken down and we are stuck in a tunnel for at least an hour.... might as well read...
Jamie wrote: ""Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life.""
Ohhhhh I'm not so sure I would have any more time left for reading if the character I'm thinking of came to life!
Ohhhhh I'm not so sure I would have any more time left for reading if the character I'm thinking of came to life!
Anna wrote: "Jamie wrote: ""Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life.""Ohhhhh I'm not so sure I would have any more time left for reading if the character I'm thinking of came to life!"
I would probably have that same problem.
Every book in this library is alive and when you open one it will eat you whole and won't let you out until the story is over.
DJ Zippergirl wrote: ""hey sexy, let's go to bed . . . and read.""My favorite
Welcome to Bizarro Library where you can read through books at the rate of snacking on potato chips.
Rita wrote: "You can put a big bed in the middle of the bookstore & read any books you want". . . and nobody can see you there in your birthday suit.
#1 please. Getting paid to read is my dream come true
How do I make this entire list happen?!!!!
