Wonderful illustrations that capture the love and pure enjoyment of books. Very much enjoyed reading this. Relatable too. =)

Book love- I know it well. If you too love books, then this is the book for you!

Author Debbie Tung has created a relatable book of strips that details how bookworms feel about their beloved books. Drawn in black and white within a simple four panel format, the comic showcases a woman obsessed with books (I assume she is based on the author herself) and her understanding husband. So many of the strips hit home for me, as I have loved books since childhood. Libraries have always felt like home, so it comes as no surprise that I am a librarian, surrounded by what I love.

The premise of the book is all about book love, so there is no plot or characterization, it is ALL about loving books and sometimes avoiding interacting with people in favor of the books. Each strip can stand alone. At times the strips become a bit one-note, yet that is the basis of the book. As I do all the social media for my library, I hope some of these adorable strips become available for re-print (with author credit, of course!) because posts on book love are always a big hit at my library.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy; I just wish it was being published a few weeks earlier, so people could scoop up copies to give to the book lovers in their life. So, if you are a bibliophile, this book of comics is for you, and will be available in January 2019!

This story collection was ADORABLE!
I absolutely loved the illustrations and how relatable it was to book lovers like myself. I found myself smiling the WHOLE time I was reading it. This is just perfect for a day I need something to make me smile, i just loved it, it was so so cute

This book..is filled with pretty much a guide for friends that wonder why their bookworm friend can read so much! Ugh I really loved everything about this Comic. It is literally what every bookworm goes through while getting lost in a book. From falling a little bit in love with a fictional boyfriend to winning a long battle with the enemy. The illustrations are so cute and simple but so very very perfect! This is the most perfect book to buy for a friend, a young child or of course yourself!

We are giving the book 5/5 stars because it is perfect in every way!

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Oh my!
Thank you #netgalley for this free review copy! It was amazing! I felt related and the illustrations were lovely. I totally felt at points that I had written it lol.
I'm 32 years old, but enjoyed this book so much, even though it's in the children section,
A lovely way to celebrate us as readers!

This was so sweet and lovely. It conveyed all those little nerdish quirks and I absolutely adored it. The illustrations are perfect for this kind of book and, just, I loved it. Not much more to say, really. I recommend it to every geek, but especially bookgeeks around the world. Even though not all of us can afford to fall for our obsession, I think most of us recognize ourselves in the main character. And perhaps a spouse recognizes their booknerd.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. This review is entirely my own.

This is the perfect book for book lovers! The author and illustrator has perfectly captured the life of a bookworm in a series of black and white cartoon panels and illustrations. I could definitely agree with her thoughts. The book brought me lots of laughs and was quite a lighthearted diversion on a cold and gloomy day. Recommended for all book lovers. Their families would probably enjoy it and get a good laugh too.

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

This was a cute little jaunt into the mind of a book lover. Odds are that if you are picking this book up you will be able to relate to much of the content.

Is there a more relatable book for book lovers on the market? Though I'm sure the answer to that question can be mixed, I will also emphasize how much the cells of the illustrations on just about every page here just felt like home. I could check off all the boxes presented to me: Do you huff books? Yes. Do you hoard books? Yes. Do you bring a handful of books wherever you go just in case you finish the one you're currently reading and aren't sure yet which you want to read next and need to have enough options? YES!

I cannot wait until the rest of the world can share in the pleasure I felt reading this. Debbie Tung's instagram page is a great preview of what's included, but to see the work on the page will be a whole new experience. I mean, as book worms, do we really need an excuse to buy more bookish books? May need to get a hard copy myself. :)

Found myself laughing while reading because it’s so accurate! Expresses so well a bookworm, there’s no need for a mirror. The passion, the vices, the worries, the happiness…. Just perfect. And very single page I could relate to me. I loved the artist style.
This book from a bookworm perspective it’s funny because we see the actions we have that became for us as natural as air. But it’s interesting even for those who aren’t so addicted to books, open their minds and show them how the specie bookworm can act, out and in their natural habitat.
Shows something so simple like spend all day reading or other things like the exciting of find the title of the book in the story or just the pain when you lend a book because you love it so much that you fear for their safety.
It’s a cute and enjoyable comic book!

This book is adorable! I read through the entire thing in one sitting. I can't wait to buy copies so that I can share the comics since I know many people in my life are either readers or will recognize how they relate to me. I loved this book. It'd make a great gift for any reader.

A beautifully illustrated love letter to readers and the books they love, as well as the strange habits they develop, Book Love by Debbie Tung is the perfect gift for any reader. No matter what genre you prefer or where you stand on the e-reader versus physical book debate, this book celebrates the joy, magic and even comfort that reading brings to our lives. Prepare to chuckle in reluctant recognition as a fellow booksniffer, as you peruse the simply, yet perfectly illustrated pages that bring an artistic eloquence to a book with few words. Sigh in acceptance as you recognise your book buying habits laid bare for the world , and rejoice that you are not alone. in preferring a night with your favorite book to a night on the town.
I read and reviewed an ARC of this bookworm's delight, courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley, all opinions are my own.

This book was so cute! It was a very quick read and very relatable! I loved it! I think all bookworms will be able to relate to this one!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing and Debbie Tung for the opportunity to read and review this book - I loved it!

A graphic novel all about the love of books - what could be better? I felt like I was talking with someone who understood, who got me, who was a kindred spirit in our love of books. I laughed, I related - I loved this book! Even though I read so much on my Kindle now, there is still nothing like a "real" book. Even though I read this electronically, I have already pre-ordered the "real" book - every book lover will want this book.

Too bad it didn't publish before Christmas because it would be perfect for all book lovers on your list. However, it will be my New Year's gift to myself!

Happy Reading!

Oh gosh, what can I say? If you love graphic novels, love stories, and bookstores RUN don't walk to this one. I can't wait to purchase a hard copy of my very own. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book.

I’ve never read a graphic book before. But how could I resist a book called Book Love? It’s perfect. Anyone that loves books will totally relate to it. It will make you smile, as each page is spot on. Because “every day is a good day for books.” And yes, this is meant for those that read print books. But those of us addicted to our kindles still find plenty to love. Plus, if you’re of a “certain age” you will well remember the years before we had our kindles and the love of entering a book store of a second hand book sale or not having enough shelf space to deal with all the hundreds of books owned.

My thanks to netgalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for an advance copy of this book.

Loved loved loved this book!!
I can't express how much happy I am by reading this wonderful piece. It's soo true and relatable and above so beautifully illustrated!! Sooo heart warming and magical though no magic here only the magic of art. A book I will reread!
Wonderful book for a booklover or non- booklover.
I think I can gift this to myself or my bestfriend for sure.

Although this book had a lot of relatable scenarios, it seemed a bit redundant and had quite a few of the same concepts as other cartoons. A quick read that book lovers will relate to, but nothing new.

Oh my god, if ever I thought an author was watching my life and using it for inspiration, this would be it. This is the perfect portrayal of book lovers in so many different ways. I loved seeing all the different quirks, emotions and habits of book lovers which I can definitely identify with. The flow of the book was quick and fun, often interchanging from humorous to meaningful. The art style was a beautiful sketch style that inserted just enough detail to make each character unique and each setting recognizable.

If you are a book lover or know someone who is a book lover this is a wonderful book to enjoy and share. It captures so much that is true about those of us who enjoy immersing ourselves in reading and books.

This delightful book of cartoons by Debbie Tung popped up a couple of times in my GR feed today, one review mentioning that it had come from NetGalley so I had a peek and, lucky me, there it was as Read Now... oh well if you insist...
This took about 15 minutes but my heart is totally warmed at all the ways she “gets” the true book lover. I found myself nodding internally every other page and wishing someone was here so I could show them - but only a true bookworm will relate... ironically my husband is away for work this weekend, which has turned into a wonderful little staycation of maximal reading opportunities.

This would make a fantastic little present for the readers in your life, I read the ebook but think a paper copy would be more meaningful to most. Unfortunately it doesn’t come out until January, as it would’ve been ideal as a Christmas present, but hey, it could be a late (or very early) one!

Thanks to NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.