Things I Like in Books 17

Sat, October 27, 2012

Things I Like in Books 17

NOTE: I am ridiculous and started a list called “Things I Like in Books.” These are drawings of the things on that list. Truly AWFUL drawings. I am now going to share them with you one at a time. Mostly on Saturdays. Okay, here we go.

I like it when books have doodles.

Examples: OK, well, it’s not always doodles, but I think you’ll know what I mean. Like in Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson, every chapter included playlists with doodles, receipts, maps, etc. Cute handrawn/visual elements. LOVE that in books!

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Posted by: Anna • In: things i like

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Jen said:

YES! I did love this in Amy & Roger <3 and awwww shout out to Mr Anna.
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kit said:

This is one of my favourite things ever in books – I’m a big fan of maps in the front of books, too! I think this was one of the reasons I loved Amy & Roger so much.
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Bookworm1858 said:

I love that in books too-it’s like bonus content and really enhances my reading experience.
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Tara said:

I’m loving the lightning bolt
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Anna @ Literary Exploration said:

Hahaha I love this. I like when books have little drawings as well, it makes things a little more lively!
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Juhina said:

oh I totally know what you mean!! I love it when they include that too, especially pictures.

- Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf
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Cassie B. said:

I think the thing about drawings or receipts or maps is that they add such texture to a book. It’s like you’ve been given an artifact from the world of the story.
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Vic said:

Any extras in a book always make the story seem so much more real to me.

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Jamie said:

YES I also love these sorts of things tooo! ESPECIALLY MAPS. and playlists and ALL OF THE FUN THINGS.
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Jackie said:

I quite agree! I know we were supposed to be over pictures in books after grade two, but I can’t help it! I used to be a huge fan of those Amelia’s Diarys by Marissa Moss. They were journal pages with all sorts of drawings. I’ve been in love with that sort of page layout ever since!
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Allyson Rida said:

Oh, I love those too. It makes the book so much cuter <3 But I usually only see it in contemp reads, and I am not a big fan of YA contemp… BTW, does Diary of Wimpy Kid counts? I think the stick drawings are pretty cute
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Randi M said:

YES! Completely agree! And I lovelovelove Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour. Recommendations for other books that have little “extras” like that??
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Lori said:

Me too! It adds so much to the story for me!
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Lisa the Nerd said:

DANG IT.
I had no idea!
I’m listening to it on audio right now for the first time.

Now I must get myself a paper copy. OBVIS.
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Katie @ Youth Literature Reviews said:

I totally agree! Little handwritten elements and things like that are so much fun!
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Alexa @ Alexa Loves Books said:

I completely agree! I think that adding extra elements like that enhance my reading experience.
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