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Debbie Tung has done it again, with another adorable collection of comics about life as an introverted bookworm. The biggest reason I recommend this collection is not only because the art is cute and simply sweet and the stories themselves are fun, but because I think so many book lovers will be able to relate to it!
Whether it's taking a book to a party, staying up all night to finish your current read, or the undeniable pull of a bookstore no matter how many unread books you have at home, I think every bookworm will find something to love about Book Love!
Thank you so much to Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Debbie Tung doesn’t just understand book lovers, she is a book lover. I really enjoyed this quick read of Debbie's thoughts about everything to do with books and reading such as: how we read, where we read, why we read, and how we feel about books. Her illustrations perfectly capture the emotions we have when reading, stumbling across a book sale or a book we had forgotten about, the anguish when you finish a book on a cliff hanger, the feeling you get when you watch a movie based on a book and find out they destroyed the story and more. Every page validated one of my bookish experiences, even if it was over the top at times. This book will be in a few packages next year, once it is published.. The publisher, Andrews McMeel Publishing, generously provided me with a copy of this book to read and enjoy. The rating, ideas and opinions are my own.

This was a great book for all those book lovers out there. I related so much to a lot of the things in this book. It made me laugh out loud so much. I absolutely loved the art style!

I FREAKING LOVE THIS BOOK. As a bookworm, this book is sooo relatable and true. I laugh a lot. I need a finish copy for sure :D I highly recommend this book to all of you bookworm out there. It is also make a perfect gift for every book lovers out there :)

Oh my goodness this is the cutest little book!
I want to print some of these pictures to frame for my bookshelf, I relate to so many of the comic strips.
I also showed this to my Husband, he looked through them and commented that it was just like me!
I hope this is going to come out in paperback. I need this on my bookshelf for eternity!

AMAZING book for all readers and book lovers! I love Debbie Tung's work on social media and I was really happy to learn this book is coming out. It's cute, funny and completely accurate! I'll definitely get it when it's out and it'll be the perfect gift for most of friends.

I love Debbie Tung's illustrations so much! She is one of my favourite artists. Reading a book about books, libraries, reading passion and other related stuff really made me buy more books and I just wanted to sit and read book(s) for hours.
I absolutely loved it. I highly recommend the book to book lovers :)

This was the cutest little comic book ever! I felt like Debbie Tung made it about me. Every book thought and feeling she drew. Great book for book lovers!

oh my goodness this was ADORABLE.
i saw it on netgalley and thought well that looks like a cute quick read, i don't normally read comics but i figured what the hey. and i'm so glad! i was only a few pages in when i started messaging friends to go grab it from netgalley.
there were so many little things i agreed with (and a couple i didn't, i dog ear books yes i'm a monster and don't care about movies or movie covers, i love that they are appealing to different audiences - also, no-one ever asks to borrow my books lol). a few things made me a bit emotional, like the 'once a reader, always a reader'.
there's really not much else to say, i thought this was adorable and would make such a good christmas gift for book lovers in your life - i wish it came out before christmas! i'll just have to buy it for birthdays instead.

What an adorable book this is!! Debbie Tung is one of us!
Books can truly take us to magical places. The comics are cute and relatable. Even though I don't buy books often (trying to be a minimalist and all), I do share her love for all the hardcovers at the local libraries.
A cute book for all the book nerds!!

This collection of comics is a perfect gift for the book lover in your life. They'll find themselves nodding as they recognize themselves in every one of these comics that celebrates and gently pokes fun at how much we'd all rather be reading at any given moment of the day.

A book about loving books... Of course I would be interested! I liked the art style and the humor of Debbie Tung, and it was fun to read so many situations that I can relate to. I read the book in one sitting, and even if I enjoyed it a lot, I felt like there was something missing. I felt like there were some repetitions of events, and I sometimes lost interest into it. I still loved that she captured so many unique situations in her 4-vignette template, as it was like reading tiny stories one after the other. Overall, it was a good read.

First of all, I want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. I previously read and reviewed another e-arc written by Debbie Tung, Quiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert's Story, which I really enjoyed and when I saw her new title, I immediately knew I needed to read it.
Book Love is a collection of comics all about reading, buying and loving books. It is definitely a must read for booklovers. While reading the comic, I got the warm and cosy feeling that I always associate with reading a book or watching a movie while being cuddled under a warm, soft blanket with something to drink nearby. I got the same comforting feeling whilst reading Book Love.
Every single page is so relatable and could have been a moment from my own life. I really enjoyed reading Book Love and recognizing myself within its pages. I highly recommend this comic! 5 stars!
The drawings are so cute and funny, I can't wait to see what Debbie Tung draws next!

This series of comics is like a love letter to books. The drawings are simple and effective, and completely relatable. Book lovers will see themselves on each page. **Read via NetGalley

Super cute comics! I think I've read some of these comics on the internet but I've never seen a collection before. Highly relatable comics about books for me. I've been converted to e-books for convenience but I do still love paper books. Very cute and funny comics.

So this comic book for book lovers is perfect for those that understand the sometimes irrational need to be surrounded by books. I grew up surrounded by them and did many of the things illustrated in this comic. From buying more than I needed to dragging them everywhere with me. Good thing I have a kindle now and my adventures are only a click away. Love that this comic captures the book lovers experience. Very accurate.
Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

One of the better one-note, one-topic cartoon collections you could expect to find. Apparently it had a different working title, though – "Preaching to the Converted Already, Volume 1". I guess I come to books to see other people, and not get my own thoughts magnified and confirmed, as I didn't engage with this self-representation quite as much as many other reviewers. Three and a half stars.

One day I would like to meet Debbie Tung because I think she is my sister from another mother.
This graphic novel resonated with me because I adore books and so I loved each one of these comic strips which tell the story of Debbie's love for books.
Just a few rambling thoughts - My favourite page is where she depicts the best places to read because bed and bath are my top two best places to read! When I am out and about I also peek at what other people are reading and I am sure I must look suspicious. I have actually had conversations with perfect strangers about books and it is so good to know that I am not the only one.
Book worm fears? Yes! I hear you my sister!
The only difference between me and my sister from another mother is that my hefty library is also in my kindle! So I take my huge library everywhere!
If you like graphic novels, cartoon strips and books this is definitely one book you should get for your collection.
Great art work, great topic and a lovely volume for those of us who adore books!
Copy provided via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

Any book lover worth their salt would be crazy to pass on reading a graphic novel like Debbie Tung's <i>Book Love</i>. Much like the titles <i>Sarah Scribbles</i> or <i>Super Chill</i>, <i>Book Love</i> is a series of daily life occurrences featuring the author's sheer and pure love of all things bookish. And she really captures the sense of what it means to be a lover of books. Whether novel, anthology, graphic novel, or nonfiction, there is nothing that compares to the enjoyment readers receive when diving into a book.
Tung's art style is very whimsical though not to the extent I've seen with similar titles. There is a realistic feel to her style while still capturing the wonder that comes with the subject matter. I really enjoyed the blending between her real life vignettes and the vastness of exploring a book's story. As a librarian, I'm quite taken by both the daily stories and art style present within <i>Book Love</i>, so perhaps I'm a bit biased. However, I believe that readers of all kinds will enjoy this graphic novel collection, and I hope they will smile and nods as much as I did while reading it.
Highly recommended.

Loved this book. The illustrations were cute and fun to look at. I wasn't sure how relatable the book was going to be for me, but as soon as I started reading I could relate to almost every single one.