I love books, but I also love GIFs. Sometimes, you just hit on the right one that perfectly encapsulates the way you feel about something. The following GIFs match exactly how I feel about various bookish situations. It was really fun to put together and I hope you’ll all be able to relate to it.
When the release date of a book you have been waiting AGES for is delayed (this just happened to me and I am NOT pleased!):
When you finally get your hands on it:
When an unexpected plot twist really shocks you:
When you walk into a bookstore:
When you’re trying to decide which of your many books to read next:
When you feel like you’re drowning in your TBR list:
When you find it completely impossible to put your book down because it’s THAT good:
When you just can’t handle everything a book is making you feel:
When someone borrows your book and damages it:
When you try to sneak in some reading time when you should be doing something else:
When you get to the end of one book in a series and realize you have to wait over a YEAR for the sequel:
When someone says they don’t read books:
When the movie adaptation completely screws up the whole point of the book:
When you just HAVE to tell other people about the amazing book you just read:
When non-bibliophiles tell you that you “need to get out more”:
When a book has a really satisfying ending:
I hope this post made you smile! Are there any bookish situations I’ve missed? Let me know in the comments!
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Oh my goodness, all of these are perfect. SO GOOD.
[By the way, which book got postponed?]
Thanks! It’s Kate Mulgrew’s memoir. One of the most anticipated books of my entire life. The publication date appears to be the same but Amazon emailed me and said I won’t get it until two and a half MONTHS after it’s released. It might change again but if not I might be calling in a favour!
When was it supposed to come out? I have no problem sending it over. I pre-ordered a book that’s only available in the UK through Canongate (but is available on Amazon.com) and it says it won’t get here until more than a month after the release date. I was considering asking you to send it to me, because I might die if I have to wait that long. Let me know if you want me to send this book to you! You know I will!!
Thanks, I know. 🙂 I would be more than happy to send you your one too. It’s due out on April 14th but the estimated delivery date is now July 3rd. I spoke to other UK Kate fans today and they all got the same email. Some problem with the supplier, apparently. The audiobook version (which I’ve also pre-ordered) has the same problem. Upset does not cover my feelings about this!! I’ll chat to you about it when we next Skype.
Do you want to Skype tomorrow? It’s been a while! Plus, the book I’m considering asking you buy comes out next week!
Sure! I’ll just PM you on Facebook.
Awesome! These are great. What about when you’re reading a book that you’re absolutely loving and then something drastic happens in the plot that is awful and/or makes no sense and you’re simultaneously disappointed and angry for what could have been? Or when someone keeps interrupting you/the phone rings/someone knocks on the door while you’re engrossed in a book? Or when you’re reading in a public place and the book makes you laugh out loud/cry/shout a it?
Thank you! Those are awesome suggestions! I think I’ll update the post so I can include them too! 🙂
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