There are so many things for us bookish people to be thankful for. These include books themselves, those behind the books, genres, art, book covers, bookish merchandise, and so much more. It’s honestly so hard to only pick one or two things when they all come together to create an incredible experience. So I asked the Bookstr team what they were thankful for, and they delivered! Read on to find out more.
Romantic Subplots
I appreciate a good love story. No matter how small, it always elevates a plot for me. There’s romance? Say less.
Gabriela Collazo, Editorial
Fictional Characters
Fictional characters are my way of living a different life than my own. To be able to escape from the real world and fully be immersed in the book is so comforting (…or scary).
Jaiden Cruz, Art Director
Flawed Characters
I can’t get enough of characters digging themselves into a hole and either overcoming it or being stuck there forever. I love a story driven by a character’s issues.
Brandon Smith, Editorial
Cliffhangers
What else can keep a story going but a good cliffhanger? It makes you lose your sleep and sacrifice time just to know what happens to your fav characters.
Diana Tsoraeva, Graphics
Audiobooks
As a mom to young kids, it’s hard to read physical books or ebooks because I have to stop often to help my kids. With audiobooks, I can listen while I do things for them!
Skyler Rodriguez, Social
Audiobooks
I drive for multiple hours a day, and I love listening to great stories.
Michelle Krieger, Social
Kindle Unlimited
I love being able to read as many books as I want throughout the month for a low cost. It also helps me learn and get into other genres and indie books I never would have seen before.
Alexa Vergil, Editorial
Ebooks
Ebooks make it so easy to read books. You can borrow ebooks from apps like Libby without driving to the library!
Elisabeth Rausch, Graphics
Ebooks
I love how convenient ebooks are. I can easily pull out my phone and dive into a book anytime, anywhere.
Kiana Blakemore, Graphics
Physical Copies
Even though e-readers have become the more popular choice, I love the feeling of the paper pages between my fingers.
Danielle Klott, Video
Hardcover Books
Reading from a hardcover book makes me feel fancy, especially without the dust jacket. Hardcovers are sturdy and will survive the inevitable fall off my bed. Not very fancy.
Claudia Maldonado, Editorial
Thrifted Books
It’s always a surprise — you never know what you are going to find, and the prices can’t be beat.
Alicia Kimbrell, Graphics
Special Editions
I love when a book releases a special edition. Sprayed edges, artwork, exclusive content — I want all of it!
Abby Caswell, Editorial
Manga
Manga made me an avid reader. The storytelling is so incredibly diverse; there’s a series about anything and everything for anyone and everyone.
Gabriela Collazo, Editorial
Graphic Novels
I love seeing the collaboration between writers and graphic artists to create a fully expressed story through both words and visual art.
Louis McGlasson, Graphics
Fanfiction
Though I don’t read a lot nowadays, I’m always grateful for all the fans who put so much time and effort into stories other fans can enjoy.
Sravanti V, Graphics
Creative Writers
When I exhaust an author’s work, I love finding new explorations of their characters and world.
Tianna Sanders, Graphics
Cover Reveals
I’m a sucker for a good cover reveal because, as a fantasy reader, they are usually incredibly whimsical and enchanting, which makes me want to read the book more. So, I’m thankful that book cover reveals — especially for fantasies — are a thing, and I say, “Keep them coming, please!”
Quiarah B/Vphan, Editorial
Sprayed Edges
I love having beautiful sprayed edges to sprinkle alongside my other books on my bookshelf. Whether it is one of a kind from Etsy, or a larger distributed special edition, they always make me happy to see!
Ali Kleinmann, Social
Illustrated Covers
I’ve always been one to judge books by their covers, so I always love a well-illustrated cover!
Madysen Williams, Graphics
Black People on Book Cover Art
I feel like I, for once, can be the main character.
Janae Hill, Social
Book Sleeves
As a student who constantly takes stuff in and out of her backpack, I am thankful for the book sleeves that protect my copies (or Kindle) from damage.
Nickole Calle, Social
NetGalley
I love getting approved to read books before they’re released and writing about them later. I get books for free and before anyone else, which makes me feel so special!
Brea Lawton, Editorial
BookTok and Bookstagram
My husband might not feel the same as it costs a lot of money, but I get so many good recs from these platforms!
Kristi Eskew, Executive Editor
Anime
I usually watch anime first and then read manga, so I’m thankful for it introducing me to fascinating stories I otherwise wouldn’t have read.
Danielle Tomlinson, Editorial
Bookspots
I truly love discovering new places to find awesome books and be a part of a book-loving community.
Aliyah Rios, Editorial
Libraries
Libraries are my go-to spot for some peace and quiet to read a book, study, and peruse the bookshelves for hidden gems.
Lauren Letarte, Social
Libraries
Since I was little, my Abuela would take my brother and me to many different libraries around Philly, making them special places for me.
Aliyah Rios, Editorial
Libraries
These magical buildings guarding our beloved books have always been such a wondrous place, where I can lose myself as I surf the shelves in search of the perfect book (or books) to devour once I get home. I’m thankful for them because my mom got me into reading, and she was the one who took my sibs and I to the library to get more and more books! Thanks, Mom!
Quiarah B/Vphan, Editorial
Coffee Shops
Sitting at my local coffee shop with a book makes me feel like the most mysterious main character ever. The perfect place for a meet cute.
Anya Ricketson, Outreach
Organized Bookshelves
I love organizing my bookshelves almost as much as I love reading the books.
Sophia Ciraldo, Editorial
Bookmarks
No more dog-eared pages! I love picking out the perfect bookmark from my collection to match my new book.
Anya Ricketson, Outreach
No-Spill Coffee Cups
For the clumsies like me!
Erin Dzielski, Editorial
Graphic Design Internship at Bookstr
I love what I’m doing at Bookstr, and the people that I’m collaborating with. I feel that I’m improving every time I finish any project.
Helen, Graphics
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