15 Satisfying Pics For The Book Lovers Out There

When was the last time you read a book that you could sink your teeth into? In this day and age, when we have unlimited access to films, documentaries, news programs, and more, it’s easy to go months or even years without actually picking up a book. But there’s nothing like the feeling of real pages between your fingertips and the sense of accomplishment that comes from conquering a written story.

If you’re a bibliophile who’s got a bookshelf that’s constantly overflowing, we’ve got the perfect list for you down below. We took a trip to this subreddit for book lovers and gathered some of their most satisfying pics down below. Enjoy scrolling through these photos that might encourage you to pick up a new novel today, and keep reading to find a conversion with Jennifer Lin of The Bibliophile!

15 PHOTOS

#1 Library Cake

#2 Oh Look!

#3 Dropping Out Of College To Have A Bookstore On Wheels

I love reading as much as the next person, but I have to admit that I don’t always get around to reading as many books as I would like to. I can usually manage between 6-10 in a year, but I know avid readers who zoom through that many stories in a month! I have found that being part of a book club has kept me accountable for my reading and forced me to have a book lined up at all times. 

But if you’re a bibliophile who spends all of your free time with your head in a book, this subreddit’s content is right up your alley. This online community, whose name we have to censor, notes that it’s “for all book lovers” and encourages members to share “high-quality images of books.” The group has amassed over 179k members and is the perfect place to gather if you’re looking for recommendations, want to discuss your latest read, or simply want to see satisfying photos of gorgeous books and libraries!

#4 My Little Bookstore In The Rain

#5 My Home Library At Night

#6 Peak Bookstore

To learn more about the magic of reading, we reached out to Jennifer Lin, creator of The Bibliofile. Jennifer was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and share what she loves most about reading. “Reading is just a great way to be transported into the minds and ideas of other people, other places, and other worlds,” she noted. “I think I read to understand the world around me.”

As far as what inspired her to create a book-based blog, Jennifer says, “I used to have a personal blog. I'd always end up with a lot of thoughts and opinions about the books I'd read, and I started posting about those books online a long, long time ago. At some point, that morphed into just a book blog since I don't like talking that much about myself anyway."

#7 I Create Hidden Fore-Edge Paintings. Here Is My Latest Within Anne Of Green Gables

#8 Mural In Milwaukee, Wisconsin

#9 I Finished My First Book Nook!

We also asked Jennifer if she could share some of her favorite books with us. “For classics, Slaughterhouse Five is just so poignant and I've always loved Kurt Vonnegut's writing style,” she noted.

“For science fiction, Good Omens is a cult classic that is hilarious and entertaining and just a fantastic book,” Jennifer says. “For contemporary fiction, The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood tells a nested story that I fell in love with when I read it."

#10 We Recently Bought A 110-Year-Old House And Found Hundreds Of Old Books From Around The Turn Of The Century In The Attic! This Is About Half Of Them

#11 Some Collector’s Editions Are Worth It

#12 My Reading Nook

If you’re one of those people who loves reading but can’t ever seem to find the time, Jennifer recommends making time for books. “Or listen to audiobooks,” she noted. (Personally, this is my favorite method, as I can listen to them while I’m walking or riding on the bus without getting nauseous.)

#13 Full Wall Library

#14 The South Library In The Athenaeum, Waterloo Place, London

#15 Loved This Author’s Warning

“Also, if you're ever in a reading slump, there's nothing wrong with diving into a quick page-turner,” Jennifer says. “I sometimes think people feel pressured to read thick, heavy, serious novels to be a ‘real’ reader or if they don't have a ton of time to read.”

“But that can burn you out on reading pretty quickly if that's all you read,” she noted. “There's nothing wrong with reading something fast and entertaining that you can polish off in a couple of hours to help renew your enthusiasm for books.”

If you’d like to hear more book recommendations from Jennifer, be sure to check out The Bibliophile!