It’s another Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish
Today’s official topic: Ten Books That Feature Characters ____________: Examples: Ten books that feature black main characters, characters who hold interesting jobs, characters who have a mental illness, characters that are adopted, characters that play sports, etc, etc.
This meme is (usually) all about books, so let’s explore that topic further with book characters who ARE #bookish themselves!!! Because let’s face it, bookish people are the coolest. And we booknerds will instantly like and relate to bookish characters. These are a few of my favorites…..
And, because Goodreads is a fun place to hang out, I started a listopia list for this topic!
Inspirational Fiction Books with Bookish Heroines/Heroes
Please feel free to come vote for your favorite bookish characters and add to the list!
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10 Books with Bookish Heroines (And Heroes!)
A Name Unknown by Roseanna M. White: Peter Holstein
To put it simply, Peter is the ULTIMATE bookish hero. He writes. He writes stories and letters and scribbles notes on the nearest surface. And don’t get me started on his library, even if it is the messiest and most intimidateing library ever known to man (or, at least, known to Rosemary 😉 ).
The Brontë Plot by Katherine Reay: Lucy Alling
She “sets aside a day for books”, sells rare books, AND visits classic literature destinations.
True to You by Becky Wade: Nora Bradford
I don’t think there can be a more bookish heroine enamored with the idea of fairy tales. In all of this, she stays grounded and learns important real-life lessons on what makes a true hero.
The Captive Imposter by Dawn Crandall: Dexter Blakeley
While Elle is the one who reads classics aloud to an older lady, Dexter is the one that names his animals after literature figures. Like Pip and Knightley. YES.
Here to Stay by Melissa Tagg: Autumn Kingsley
She’s proud of her eclectic book collection. She even carries books around in her purse.
Lizzy and Jane by Katherine Reay: Nick
While Lizzy is more eager to discuss books AND food and such, Nick’s intelligent appreciation of books makes an appearance. And when he reads a book that Lizzy loves and does something with THAT ONE AUSTEN “LETTER, his bookish game conquers.
The Road to Paradise by Karen Barnett: Margie Lane
Margie’s bookish ways have to do with the outdoors’ flora and fauna. This story challenges her and puts her head knowlenge to the test in some exciting ways!
The “Herringford and Watts Mysteries” series by Rachel McMillan: Merinda Herringford
Merinda Herringford is intelligent and smart. Her problem-solving skills are further influenced by her love of Sherlock and application of his methods. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, anyone?!
Told You So by Kristen Heitzmann: Grace Evangeline
Grace is an author, so she’s automatically bookish. Getting inside her head and seeing her work and develop story is a fun part of the book. And when that combines with Devin’s prowess? Look out, world!
Whispers in the Reading Room by Shelley Shepherd Gray: Lydia Bancroft
Lydia loves books AND she works at a library!
I love the sound of The Road to Paradise and the Herringford and Watts mysteries as well. That latter series is a new one to me, but it looks fun. I’ll have to go over to Goodreads and trake a look.
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Both you mentioned are wonderful! And the Herringford and Watts series is delightful and mysterious! 🙂 Happy reading!
Yay, great idea. I love reading book with books loving characters. It’s so easy to relate too since I’m a bookish person too. 😁
Thanks for sharing. I’ll check them out.
Yay for books!!!! I hope you find one you like! As always, thanks for visiting and commenting. 🙂
I haven’t read any of these, but they sound like so much fun, especially the Herringford and Watts Mysteries. I’m going to have to look those up and add them to my list! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday Post.
I hope you enjoy them when you can!!! And speaking of your TTT topic (characters who are foster kids), one of the authors on my list has a debut which feature a couple of foster kids, including the main character: Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay. I highly recommend it!
Ahh! Love so many of these books AND your take on this topic.
Thank you!!!!!!!! I have to say, some of my very favorite books (and authors) are on this list!
Thanks for including The Road to Paradise! I had fun poking fun at our book-loving ways, especially having Margie repeatedly filling her bag with books instead of survival gear. Haven’t we all done that? Hahaha!
It was my pleasure!! And yes, thank goodness we can “pack” ebooks now or my bags would always be full of books. (Who am I kidding? They still are!!!)
I haven’t read any of these but I LOVE books with MC’s that also enjoy reading/books. It makes me happy. 🙂
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
Lauren, BOOKS just make me happy! 🙂 Thank you for visiting and happy reading!
So honored to be here twice!!! A list after my own heart. 🙂 Love the books — and the characters who adore them. Thanks!
Katherine, all of your books would work for this list!!!! Thank YOU for continuing to write such relatable characters. ❤
Great list idea! And Nora Bradford made it onto my list too, but for a different reason!
Thanks, Katie! Nora belongs on your list, too. She is so adorkable and bookish it’s delightful! 🙂
Hi! Lots of these look good. I put Rachel and Henry from Words in Deep Blue on a list like this! 🙂
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Leslie
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