{"product_id":"id-rather-be-reading-the-delights-and-dilemmas-of-the-reading-life-paperback","title":"I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnne Bogel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'd Rather Be Reading \u003c\/i\u003eis 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 \u003ci\u003eWhat Should I Read Next?\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect gift for the bibliophile in everyone's life, \u003ci\u003eI'd Rather Be Reading\u003c\/i\u003e will command an honored place on the overstuffed bookshelves of any book lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A book lover's delight.\"--Annie Spence\u003c\/b\u003e, librarian and author of \u003ci\u003eDear Fahrenheit 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eReading isn't just a way to pass the time--it's a lifestyle. Books shape, define, and enchant us. They are part of who we are and we can't imagine life without them. In this collection of charming and relatable reflections, beloved blogger and author Anne Bogel leads you to remember the book that first hooked you, the place where you first fell in love with reading, and all the books and moments afterward that helped make you the reader you are today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Anne Bogel's beguiling latest is a love letter to the reading life, infused with all the warmth, charm, and brilliance her fans have come to expect. I found myself--and my reading community--inside its pages, and you will too.\"--\u003cb\u003eJoshilyn Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Almost Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Personal and fun, Anne Bogel's essay collection is a self-portrait in books--weaving together all the readers she has been. \u003ci\u003eI'd Rather Be Reading\u003c\/i\u003e is her winsome musings on books, not just as a way to enjoy a good story, but as a way to become a whole person.\"--\u003cb\u003eKathleen Grissom\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Kitchen House\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Bogel\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of the popular blog \u003ci\u003eModern Mrs Darcy\u003c\/i\u003e and the podcast \u003ci\u003eWhat Should I Read Next? \u003c\/i\u003eHer book lists and reading guides have established Bogel as a tastemaker among readers, authors, and publishers. The author of \u003ci\u003eReading People\u003c\/i\u003e, she\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003elives in Louisville, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Bogel\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of the popular blog \u003ci\u003eModern Mrs Darcy\u003c\/i\u003e and the podcast \u003ci\u003eWhat Should I Read Next? \u003c\/i\u003eHer popular book lists and reading guides have established Bogel as a tastemaker among readers, authors, and publishers. The author of \u003ci\u003eReading People\u003c\/i\u003e, Bogel lives in Louisville, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47404295684274,"sku":"9781540904621","price":17.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/eJKcpneo7h9781540904621.webp?v=1782954817","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/id-rather-be-reading-the-delights-and-dilemmas-of-the-reading-life-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}