Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion

Hey! To celebrate August 9th, National Book Lovers' Day, we're giving away one print copy of Josh's newest novella collections. The lucky winner gets to choose which one she/he wants to have:

What's Left of Kisses? or Boy Meets Body, volume 2

To take part in the giveaway simply comment here on this topic. If you want, you can also tell us what makes you a 'book lover'. Why do you love books so much? I love books, because... :-D

Take it away everyone! We'll announce our randomly drawn winner here in about 24 hours from now!

I love books because they are windows to other worlds, other lives, other people and other possibilities. :)

Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I love books because they are windows to other worlds, other lives, other people and other possibilities. :)"

Yes! :-)

I love the escape of reading. I've traveled to other countries and other dimensions without leaving my reading chair.

I love to read because it gives me not only a chance to visit other places and times and alternate realities, but also because I learn something new every time I read, even if it's something I've read before. Stephen King once said that "Books are portable magic" and he's right.

I love books because they feed the introvert in me. *^_^*

All of these answers. Books are a great escape from reality.

Oh, and I don't need either in print since I've already got most of those novellas in print already!

I love books because they keep me connected to the world, to others. They inspire thought, conversation, and even action. They keep me (relatively) sane.

For me books are a possibility to relax, to discover new things, open my mind for thoughts, I wouldn't have on my own. To learn something, to gain a piece of happiness, when there is not so much to find in my day to day life. To escape, when I am in pain. To get drunken on words. To live in other strange worlds, enjoy that and then be happy to have my own world.
Books are my friends.

I just wanted to say, that I LOVE books. :)

I was a shy child. And a shy teen. Still kind of. I know, kinda sad LOL. But once I learned how to read, first comics, then books, the world opened up to me. Worlds. It got addictive. The books became and still are my comfort, my friends, my relax time and window into other people's stories. I love everything about them: the smell of a new book, old book, the covers, the bookstore hunt, people I met... Yeah, I kinda love books :).

I love books because I get to meet new people, travel to different places, experience new places; all without ever getting out of my seat. And maybe someday if I'm lucky enough, I'll actually get the real experience too!

There is nothing more relaxing than reading. After a hard day to lay down in your favorite reading nook, with a book that takes you away from the days trouble and into a magical world that leaves to happy and sated. How I keep my insanity in difficult times. How I learn about the world and broaden my horizon. How I release all my emotions, laughter and tears.

I love these posts SO MUCH!!!

Keep them coming... ;-)

You might as well ask "why do you love breathing?" I'm a reader; that's what I do.

I love them too. I am travelling in the North of England at the moment and it is nice to come back to my hotel and books in the evening. :)

Sabine wrote: "For me books are a possibility to relax, to discover new things, open my mind for thoughts, I wouldn't have om my own. To learn something, to gain a piece of happiness, when there is not so much to..."

Oh, Sabine, you've said this beautifully. And since I'm not eloquent, I'll just say DITTO!

I'm taking part in the drawing, but...

I love books because sometimes they make me forget what time/day of the week is it, sometimes they plunge me more in my reality («This is exactly how I'm feeling/how I felt when...»). They make me learn things, feel emotions, make me alive. They offer sanctuary in dire moments.

Hey! You're all impatiently waiting for the winner to be announced, aren't you? :-)

Well, I'm off to use the randomizer. See you guys in a minute!

TA-TA-DAA!!!! We have a winner for Josh's print collection!

Susinok, please contact Calathea who will hand you your prize! And be prepared to give her your snail mail address. Congratulations!



And thank you for your lovely, lovely posts, everyone. You guys are wonderful. And yes, book lovers to the bone. :-D

Congratulations, Susinok ♥♥♥

Congrats, Susinok!

Congratulations, Susinok, you're a WINNER! But then, we've known this for quite a while.

Enjoy your book, Susinok! Maybe one of these days you can get Josh to sign it. :)

I was away and missed this, but I'll still send congratulations to the big winner! Enjoy your prize, Susinok. :)

Congratulations Susinok :)

Congrats Susinok :)

Congrats to Susinok. and thanks to everyone for your thoughtful posts.

Johanna wrote: "TA-TA-DAA!!!! We have a winner for Josh's print collection!

Susinok, please contact Calathea who will hand you your prize! And be prepared to give her your snail mail address. Congratulations!

Yay! Johanna had to get my attention. Sorry about that. Thank you everyone! I went for Boy Meet's Boy. I have not read Ghost of a Chance, though I have the audiobook.
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