In which other way do you express your love for books?

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generally forcing books I love on to all my friends and talk about them non stop...heated debates when we don't feel the same (good naturedly of course :D )

I join discussions of the books I love to talk about why they gave me the feels. But mainly, I keep them in my mind and heart and feel changed by them. Because in my mind, a good book changes you a little.
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I express my love for books by buying them for gifts for friends and family. I also lend out books as much as possible to those that have the same interest as I do...mysteries/thrillers/suspense.
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Aside from reading, Iike to discuss books and encourage and encourage others to read. I also enjoy writing reviews for this site! :D
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I think I express my love simply by reading whenever possible. Second to that, I have tried to get my husband to enjoy books as much as I do. I have succeeded somewhat, but he's not quite as enthusiastic as I am.
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When I walk by my books shelves I run my hand along the spines and when I'm feeling down I hug one of my particular favourites :romance-grouphug:
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With the amount of novels I inhale, it doesn't take long for the people around me to figure me out. And then there is my tendency to recommend and lend a novel. I'm proud to say that I've gotten quite a few hooked on my favorite series or just on reading. (My siblings weren't inclined to romance, although that may be changing for my sister.)
Other than that, I tend to join sites and add to discussions that interest me, usually sites of my favorite authors...this is my first online club.
As a teacher...a math teacher...I help out the English department with their book auctions, buying and donating.
And there are the crazy ways I express my 'book-love'. Not sure if I should mention them...wouldn't want the site administrator to decide I was nuts and boot me out. LOL. But I clear-plastic cover my favorite soft covers, and might caress a book or two after a fantastic read.
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I have donated books to the library in the past...

Also, if I like a book enough, I will buy extra copies to give to friends.

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I have a love of bookmarks. I like to give them away and I like to relieve them. It is jewelry for my books.
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I will try to keep my books look like they are new. I also like to discuss the, with friends and family.
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-I don't hesitate to say "My hobby is reading". Some people seem to think reading doesn't sound fly or cool enough for anyone's hobby, but I.don't.care.

-I browse and read closely blogs or Twitter messages about books. This makes me feel I'm not alone in this book fever. In real life, I find almost no one around me who loves books.

-I talk to my mom about books I've read and start conversations that can lead to her talking about her reading. I wouldn't say she's an "avid" reader, but she's been reading a lot more recently.

-I came across this book titled Happy People Read and Drink Coffee and purchased it right away :D

-I often buy literary magazines, hoping they continue to survive in the market where very few do.

-I go to "book cafes". *I don't believe the term is used in many other countries. But I'm sure you'll get the idea: cafe+small library.
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Discussing them with other bookworms, gifting book to friends and family and encouraging more people to take up reading. Becoming a book reviewer was one of them.
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I have a bookstagram. An Instagram where I show my love of books by partaking in photo challenges with other users. I'm not the best photographer at all but that's not really why I enjoy it. It's just fun to share with other like minded people.
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I buy them for myself and for my kids and my husband and my friends, I hoard them, I keep them in good condition, I review them, I recommend them, I keep on building shelves for them and I read them. A lot.
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I make my own book shelf and decorate it with lightings. I make my own book mark. I keep my books and my book shelf neat and tidy. I talk about the books I have read with my friends.
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I tell about the books to my friends. Mostly, I take photos of books and story it on Instagram.
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