Book Review of
I’d Rather Be Reading
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.
Lynn's Review
I’d Rather Be Reading is a book all about reading, but since each chapter is a different essay they stand on their own. You can pick this one up and put it down. It is one of those books that you can stretch out and listen to as you have time. I listened to the audio version of I’d Rather Be Reading and loved it.
If you love reading and books, you will be able to relate to I’d Rather Be Reading. In fact, you will probably find yourself thinking over and over again that she is describing you. This is a book about reading for people who love to read.
If you ever feel lonely in your love of books, this is the book for you. This book will remind you that the world is full of people that love to read.
Books about books are some of my favorite books. If you love books about books and books about reading as much as I do, then I’d Rather Be Reading is a must read!