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Bookish

How Reading Shapes Our Lives

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Bookish

By: Lucy Mangan
Narrated by: Lucy Mangan
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Brought to you by Penguin.

A love letter to all those who come alive when they pull a new treasure off the shelf, stay up late reading just one more page and pack their suitcases with clothes wedged between books instead of the other way around.

From exploring the stacks as a student, to finding her feet as a bookseller-turned-journalist, falling for a fellow bookworm in an independent bookshop, escaping the doldrums of new motherhood and finally building a (book) room of her own, Bookish is the story of a life spent falling in love with reading. Bookworm author Lucy Mangan chronicles her years of buying, borrowing and hoarding everything from well-worn literary classics to steamy bonkbusters, gripping thrillers, young adult novels and other not-so-guilty pleasures.

Brimming with literary insights, wry observations and stellar recommendations, this book is an ode to the bookish places – from local libraries to bookstores big and small – and the stories that make us who we are.

'A bookworm's delight' Sara Collins | 'A gorgeous hug of a book – funny, warm and charming' Marian Keyes | 'Comforting, funny and moving' Sali Hughes | 'Lucy Mangan on books is like butter on toast: perfect' Caitlin Moran

©2025 Lucy Mangan (P)2025 Penguin Audio Art & Literature Authors Literary History & Criticism Women Funny

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This is just lovely. It's a comforting journey through the writer's reading life. It gives plenty of autobiographical detail to 'shape' a narrative. The writer is not a natural narrator, but I always enjoy hearing writers read their own work.

A wonderful escape into a bookworm's world

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I love LMs writing very much from the newspaper columns. I love the humour and fast delivery. However I slow the speaking pace down to savour every line.

Love the quick delivery and humour

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This is the third book I have read by the author and each time I like her more .
I chose an audio book this time and I like her voice and reading style.
I am always happy when she mentioned a book I have loved and take note of others she has loved making sure they are added to my pile .
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Thank you for reminding me of Kate at One end street I am reading the books again now .

A wonderful review of all the good books and some great trashy ones

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