Treese

“I was dismayed when I once read that more books are published on any given Tuesday than I could read in an entire year, and that’s just one Tuesday—and one year. From the vast array of titles, how am I to find the books I will love, the ones that will feel like they’re meant for me?”
― Anne Bogel, I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

“I feel certain of this: I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I weren’t a reader.”
― Anne Bogel, I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

“You want to tell the world about a book you loved, but you fear your friends won’t be able to see past the terrible cover. You want to tell the world about a book you loved, but the title is stupid. You realize midsentence that you have no idea how to say a certain word out loud, because until now you’ve only said it to yourself, in your head, while reading.”
― Anne Bogel, I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

“she said, “I know you’re a reader. I want to read more, and I need some ideas. Tell me your favorite novel. Or a book that’s changed your life. Anything.” I love talking books with friends and strangers alike, but as I opened my mouth to answer, I realized that she’d just asked an extremely personal question. Aside from the sheer impossibility of choosing just one favorite book, her question was daunting for another reason: I felt like I’d been asked to lay my soul on the table. Reading is personal and never more so than when we’re sharing why we connect with certain books.”
― Anne Bogel, I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life