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Show me your books and I’ll tell you who you are. A statement that is absolutely right. When you see someone’s bookcase, you learn a lot about their tastes, interests, development, …
So, giving away a book out of your bookcase is as giving a little piece of yourself. Especially if you add a personal note. A message that says why you liked it, what you learned from it, why you think the recipient would like this book.
Tip for today
Choose one of your favourite books from your bookcase and send it to a friend with a personal message.
I admit it, I find it hard to say goodbye to books I have loved to read, even though I am never going to read them again. And I keep hoping for oceans of time for all the books on my shelves that I haven’t read yet. But according to the decluttering guru Marie Kondo, I’m doing myself a favour by getting rid of those books.
And although it’s not easy, knowing that I can make a friend smile surprising them with one of my books, makes this process much easier!
What messages can you write in your favourite book?
- You are always so busy, I hope you can find some time to kick back with this great story!
- This is a book that has helped me enormously (as a parent, colleague, with my health, ….). Maybe it can be a support for you as well.
- Every time I felt a bit down, I just browsed through this book. It made me smile. I am now sending it to you to make you smile as well.
- I heard that you are sick, this book will help you pass the time. I read it in one go and it brought me into a whole other world.
- When I saw this book in my bookcase, I immediately thought of you. Thank you for being such a good friend!
- I know you are a big fan of author X. I wonder what you think of this author? He / she is in one of my favourites.
- I read this novel on vacation. I hope it can make your vacation even more fun!
- This story kept me company as I went through a difficult phase in . It was like a warm blanket. I hope it can comfort you as well.
