BTT: Going Public
Do you carry books with you when you’re out and about in the world?
And, do you ever try to hide the covers?
Oh, goodness, do I, indeed! I have been made fun of since I was a little kid, for carrying way too many books at a time. Right now, as we “speak”, I have my nightstand at the hospital piled high, proudly, with my reading list. It really is a conversation starter, I find. I have no less than three books in my bag at any given time for who knows what end. I also love displaying covers as I, again, think it a good conversation starter. I’ve never read anything I deem inappropriate for public consumption so I tend not to shy away from displaying covers. In fact, as I mentioned, I tend to show them off. It’s one of the drawbacks to the e-book, I thnk, this bit about my want of everyone knowing what book I’m reading. Is this self centered or just hopelessly extroverted? Not sure. Don’t care. Can’t change it.
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I can’t imagine hiding my books!
http://bonniesbooks.blogspot.com/2011/09/btt-12-in-public.html
That’s one thing about ebooks that I don’t like, not having a proper cover. I don’t show my covers off when reading, but I do like to look back at it every now and again while I make my way through the story.
It’s a type of art appreciation – cover appreciation.
Well, when I was reading the Twilight series, I didn’t want anyone to know! And whenever I reread Harry Potter, I worry that people will think I’m reading it for the first tiime! Don’t know why I care. Mostly I worry about people reading over my shoulder when I’m at a sex scene or violent passage.
How do you possibly carry around 3 books at a time?!?! You are going to kill your back! Is it because you drive everywhere? I carry way too much stuff to work every day, and it’s bad because I take the subway, so it really hurts my back and shoulder. I hate when I have a really thick hardcover. That’s the only reason I would switch to an ereader.
I love people who want to start conversations about my books! Those are good people 🙂
Here’s my answer:
http://abookishaffair.blogspot.com/2011/09/booking-through-thursday-in-public.html
I gotta take a book everywhere!
Here is my BTT: In Public post!
I also carry around books everywhere I go, covers out! I always feel so nosy, but when someone is reading something in public, I will contort myself in all kinds of positions to see what they are reading. Funny thing: I went to SIBA this past week without a book, which is sort of crazy for me, because I carry one everywhere. I had nothing to read that first night, and my husband thought that was hilarious. I did not.
Lol! Funny last sentence particularly. I think it’s practically a civic service you’re offering there, an easy way to strike up a conversation for those keen to have a book chat. What a great, noble act on your part! Catching up here, glad to know you are safe and sound and cooking well. Oh and I am a huge David Sedaris fan.
I have a stash of books in my bag as well. Everything I Carry With Me
sometimes I have to hide my covers – just depends on where I am!
Trish – my BTT post
Good answer!
here’s mine:
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/booking-through-thursday_22.html
I do too. Check out my full answer for this week’s Booking Through Thursday.
I bet those books are lifesavers for you in the hospital! I don’t ever hide covers either.
I’ll always carry around a book but I don’t know if I care about who sees the cover or not. I’ve never really thought about it. Hmmm, now I’ll have to.
I don’t remember ever being embarrassed about a cover, but sometimes at the library or in a book store I feel a little funny because I’m often the one wandering around with a giant stack of books in my hands while still looking for more books to add to the pile. Books are such great company – I always feel more comfortable when I’m surrounded by books.
I always have a book with me, and will admit to peeking to see what others are reading. We miss this when people are out in public reading on their e-devices 😦
Glad you’ve got plenty of reading material on the hospital nightstand.
I always have a book with me at all times as well! I hate carrying big purses, but I ended up buying one big enough to hold all my junk, and at least 2 books. lol! 🙂
I never go anywhere without a book. I’ve been caught too many times without one when I’ve had to wait some ridiculous time on a line or in a doctor’s waiting office or on public transportation that has stalled.
I don’t remember ever hiding a cover, and I am a total snoop when it comes to checking out what other people are reading.
I’m glad you have lots of books to keep your mind occupied.
By the way, I sent you an e-mail that may have gotten caught in your spam filter. Would you mind checking when you have a moment? Thanks,