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I'd Rather Be Reading

The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

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I'd Rather Be Reading

By: Anne Bogel
Narrated by: Anne Bogel
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About this listen

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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Critic reviews

"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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I listened to this book and loved it so much I bought the book. I have to say if you listen to this book you will love Anne's voice. As a long term fan of her podcast I loved listening to this book. It is the perfect book lovers book.

What a lovely book

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Interesting book about the delights and perils of being a reader.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Anne’s podcast, What Should I read next and while this book is short it doesn’t add anything new for me.

It’s a jaunt into Anne’s musings on reading but I didn’t find anything new or interesting from this book which left me a little dissatisfied and disappointed.

Decent book

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Excellent, cosy and insightful book about the pleasures and perils of a reading life.

For the bookworm

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