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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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As you wish, this library your second home .. Choose what you like :))
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I just want to say that I feel like I have #15 already. I have more than 1,200 books on my eReader and it is growing fast, with room for thousands upon thousands more. And on a similar note, Project Gutenberg keeps me supplied with #18.I know many people consider eBooks to be not really books, but I am definitely not one of them.
Other than that, I'm good with all of the rest of them... except maybe #10. I may own and have read the first five, and will likely get book six when it comes out, but I'm not a huge fan of the series so I'm in absolutely no hurry for it.
You don't need to worry about school just read as many books as you can and when you want you can go work at the library and read more books.
#3!!!!!!
Followed closely by....
"Happy un-birthday! How many books would you like me to buy you today!" (said every month until your actual birthday month)
Followed closely by....
"Happy un-birthday! How many books would you like me to buy you today!" (said every month until your actual birthday month)
I would like a #4, #7, #9, #15 and #20 please. I would be complete!
Books? Did you say you like books? You are the winner! That is today's secret phrase. Your prize? Majority stock options in a bookstore or book business of your choice. As an added prize, you may have one room in your home made into your very own library. What's that? You don't own a home? Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a five bedroom home, complete with its own library, finished to your specifications! Wow, what a great day for you!
#3 and #9 hold my heart!!
2. "Sure, I understand you need the rest of the day off to mourn the loss of a beloved character." (Brenna Godfrey)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) <3
7. "I really loved that book you recommended to me." (@imkattay)
Oh grandma, I loved that book you gave me! What is next? I would love to go to Ireland and see the Trinity Library!Or for myself; #3, #6 numbers 18 and 20.
Maham wrote: "Jamie wrote: ""Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life.""BEST!!!!!!!!!!!"
I would say : Do you sell it? Where I can find it? How much does it cost? There is no limit in the making? :)
"Please take this no-limit credit card (no repayment required) and buy any books you would like to read; after you have enjoyed them, please donate to your local library! "Or:
"Our scientists have now discovered a method that allows you to read while you sleep; now those 8 hours a night won't be wasted!"
"Since I know you don't like flowers, I thought I buy you a book you want instead" I am now going to get married to the man who said that on our second dejt. ^^
I really want to hear ..."All rainy days are hereby declared reading only days." ~the Prime minister of the United Kingdom
Kaitlyn wrote: ""Of course I'll buy you that book." ~My mother"This! Lol
"How about I watch the kids this afternoon while you finish that book? We'll keep it down, and I'll check on you every so often to see if you need anything."Honey, that would be great!
Jamie wrote: "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 o..."
Yep reading might have to stop for a bit .
I would personally like to take the hours I spend reading and have them not deduct from my lifespan - or simply live long enough to read all the books I want to read, and since there is always something new coming out....
"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!"
DJ Zippergirl wrote: ""hey sexy, let's go to bed . . . and read.""LOVE IT!! (Please advise my husband)
1. I'd like it if someone actually understood my literary references for a change.2. "She has read too many books and it has NOT addled her brain!"
3. "You're perfectly qualified to work in this library and we'd be happy to pay you a living wage!"
4." You have the opportunity to talk to all of your favorite authors (living or dead)."
5. "Several long-lost Jane Austen finished manuscripts have been discovered."
6."Here's a house just for your book collection. It's climate controlled, has plenty of cozy spots for reading and comes with a cleaning staff."
With a library card, #3 is already essentially true.
Those are all what I wish but #3, 6, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20 are my favorites.
Jamie wrote: ""Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life.""One for me. Please! :)
All of them..... Tell me how your book is going - my husband
#2 is what I would like best! I go into the garden for a whole evening to mourn the loss of a beloved character - someone like Walter from Rilla of Ingleside, or Dan from Jo's Boys. . . .
"Today is officially International Book Lover's Day. Everyone gets work and school off and you can spend as much time as you want on reading."or
"Fandoms day. Where fangirls and fanboys from around the universe come celebrate all the fantastic fandoms out there. Where we can mourn over characters and gush about fictional crushes."
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"You want to go to the bookstore for our date? I'll buy you any books you want."
:D
sigh...I wish there was a job where you can just read books all day and get paid. That would be my dream job. I like reviewing book. So reviewer?
me = "Would you like to work at my book shop?"and i will say yes yes yessss
Jamie wrote: ""Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life.""This would be awesome!
*Silence because nobody is trying to talk to you or interrupt your valuable reading time*
Only in my dreams will anyone say #16 and #20 to me.
You are now able to read while driving the kids to school, while cooking supper, while listening to your husband tell you about his work, while sleeping. You won't crash the car, you won't burn the food, your husband won't notice, and you'll still get a full night of sleep. Just keep reading...no one will notice!
Your new job is to just listen to every audiobook you want, and get paid to review it...yes snacks and drinks are included!
Jamie wrote: ""Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life.""Also, they all want to be your best friend.
"No, sweety, I don't mind sharing you with your book boyfriend"
"Hey, if everyone takes out ten books of this library we will expand this building in thanks to all of you!"
DJ Zippergirl wrote: ""hey sexy, let's go to bed . . . and read.""
I wish that that I had enought time to enjoy reading, I own almost 2000 books currently. However my fiace takes morere of my timme than I'd like. He interupts my time and makes me feel guilty when I do take time to enjoy myself.
Caytlin wrote: ""Honey, I booked you a hotel room for 2 nights so you can get away from the kids and just read books in peace and quiet.""
Judy wrote: "APPROVED by NetGalley"
"Reading now burns as many calories as aerobics." I want THAT to be true.
Would you please stay at my house while I am gone for a week? I have a very large library, many different types of tea, a great reading chair, and a wonderful old dog. Of course I would pay you to watch the place!
DJ Zippergirl wrote: "Rita wrote: "You can put a big bed in the middle of the bookstore & read any books you want"I would love This!!!
Jamie wrote: ""Here's a machine that can make any character you want come to life.""Yes Please! I'll take 2!
#20 probably hit it home for me. Like 9 and 20 is my dream! <3
