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[Book Blogger Hop] Talking To Strangers About Books

January 24, 2020      Erica Robyn      20 Comments

Book Blogger Hop Meme

Book Blogger Hop is a weekly meme hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer, where you answer a question and join a “hop”. The purpose is to help bloggers discover and get to know one another.

For this week’s Book Blogger Hop, Elizabeth @ Silver’s Reviews asks:

Do you talk to strangers about books especially when you see someone reading a book?

BBH My Answer

I love talking to people in bookstores about books! Though I usually wait for them to speak to me first. I’m pretty shy, so talking to strangers is really difficult for me as I always feel like I’m disrupting them.

I would love to talk to someone that I see reading a book that I read and loved! However, I wouldn’t dare interrupt their reading! At the risk of sounding like a total creep, I’d probably watch their facial expressions to see if I could gauge where they are in the book. If they were to react and stop reading for a moment, I’d be much more likely to politely ask how they’re feeling about the book.

Of course, on the internet, I’m happy to talk to strangers about books! 😉

Thanks for reading!
Would you talk to a stranger about books?

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  1. Priscilla Bettis says

    January 24, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Sometimes I’m dying to talk to someone about a book they’re reading, but like you, I’m afraid to interrupt their reading! Browsing in a bookstore, though, I might see someone pick up a book I’ve read, and I’ll say something like, “Oh, I loved that book!”

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      January 24, 2020 at 6:11 pm

      Oh definitely! That’s a great point! I talk to people in bookstores quite a bit.

      Reply
  2. Nicki J. Markus says

    January 24, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    Yes, in person I am like you. I will respond to people and chat about books, but I am not good at making the first move in that regard.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      January 25, 2020 at 9:28 am

      <3

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth @Silver's Reviews says

    January 24, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    I haven’t had any trouble with anyone when I asked what they were reading. 🙂

    Love your answer….thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      January 25, 2020 at 9:29 am

      That’s awesome!! I’ll have to keep an eye out and try next time! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Laura says

    January 25, 2020 at 4:30 am

    Heehee. Yes, pretty similar answer 😀 Happy you stopped by!

    Have a nice weekend!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      January 25, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Have a great weekend as well! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Esther @ BiteINtoBooks says

    January 25, 2020 at 9:22 am

    I feel the same way definitely. Sometimes a lady in a bookshop will talk to me about the book, and sometimes people at the library can fangirl with me, but it’s been a while since I had a good chat with a stranger about books.

    Would be nice to do it soon, but I’m kinda shy too. I hate being interrupted when reading and I don’t want to do the same to another person, LOL.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      January 25, 2020 at 9:30 am

      I totally didn’t think about chatting in a bookstore or library! I do love that idea!! To me, that’s definitely easier than striking up a conversation while on a plane or something 🙂

      Reply
  6. chucklesthescot says

    January 25, 2020 at 9:25 am

    I only talk to strangers if I really have to! I used to read on the bus coming home from work and people would interrupt me constantly to ask what I was reading, what it was about and if it was good. I wanted to answer that I didn’t know what it was like as I wasn’t getting peace to read it!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      January 25, 2020 at 9:31 am

      LOL! SO frustrating!! My schedule is always insanely busy… When I’m reading in public, it’s not just to pass the time, it to squeeze in some reading time as I likely won’t have time later!

      Reply
  7. Olivia Roach says

    January 25, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    I love talking to everyone and anyone about books, but I am far too shy to approach strangers. However, if someone talks to me first I will happily talk back. And if a stranger with a book randomly talks to me, I might ask them about the book.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      January 26, 2020 at 9:18 am

      <3 Same!!

      Reply
  8. Angela says

    January 25, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    It would be really hard for me to make the first move and talk to a stranger! I might be able to just say something in passing, like, “great book!”

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      January 26, 2020 at 9:19 am

      Yeah!! Something very quick would definitely be a bit easier for me as well 🙂

      Reply
  9. ShootingStarsMag says

    January 28, 2020 at 7:58 am

    I’m that super awkward person that kind of goes “uhhhh” when someone asks me what I’m reading. LOL I talk to strangers online about books though, so that counts!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      January 28, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      RIGHT?! I just had that exact experience at the book event the other day! I was asked what I’m currently reading and BLANKED.

      Reply
  10. Gayathri says

    February 7, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    I can never start a conversation even about books to strangers. Unless they ask me about something bookish and then I can’t seem to stop. I am envious of you!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      February 7, 2020 at 5:29 pm

      LOL! I love starting to talk and then getting on a roll!

      Reply

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