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  • I'd Rather Be Reading

  • The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life
  • Written by: Anne Bogel
  • Narrated by: Anne Bogel
  • Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

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I'd Rather Be Reading

Written by: Anne Bogel
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Publisher's Summary

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 people 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 who 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 also command an honored place in the audio library of any book lover.
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"Bogel doesn't mull over the reading life--that would be too sedate. Instead, she busts with enthusiasm and joy, and it is infectious and absolutely charming." (AudioFile)

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Great book but was read too fast...

I wanted to experience amazing things from this book since I follow Anne through Modern Mrs. Darcy and her podcast but I think my problem with it was the reading performance not the book itself. I was excited that Anne was reading it herself when I bought it but it seemed like she was speed reading. Every sentence was read without a pause or breath in between and I felt like I had to concentrate really hard to keep up with.

As a fellow reader and book hoarder with a to be read list a mile long, I know I will love this one even more when I buy the book to read myself at a pace where I can reflect, commiserate and appreciate Anne's wisdom and love of books... Don't skip this book, just consider which format will help you get the most out of it!

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