Book inscriptions

I found this inscription today, written in a used copy of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet. It reads: "To Carol, Immortal words as those that lie between the pages of this book should serve as a friend. - Bonnie 1967" Not only is it a beautiful inscription which speaks volumes about the work itself, but it really makes me think about the relationship between Bonnie and Carol. Who were they to one another? Family? Friends? Lovers? Either way, they must have been close.

book inscriptions

The thing about being a book lover is that I really, really, REALLY love books, and by extension, I really, really, REALLY appreciate their creators. The authors are the amazing people who spend th…

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Quite a gift inscription on this book, managed to squeeze in "effervescent" and "exudes"

One of my favorite things about shopping in a used a bookstore is finding a book that has an inscription. Whether it be a name or a note, a handwritten inscription gives my sense of curiosity a jo…

"I am going to leave this book - my very own copy of #MeBeforeYou, signed and used by me, where I first read this beautifully touching story, the beginning of this journey - somewhere in central London over the weekend, for someone to pick up and read, to keep or to pass on (let's just hope not throw away)."