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Author jokes about the anxieties of lending out books
Original: I mean, I won't say no because books should be shared. But like a nervous parent I'll worry about them until they're saf
An author and book lover is joking online about the mixed feelings of lending books to others. While agreeing that books should be shared, they compare the experience to being a nervous parent, admitting they worry about their books until they are safely returned. The lighthearted remark has drawn small engagement from reading and humour communities, resonating with anyone reluctant to part with beloved volumes.
Why now: The relatable tension between generosity and protectiveness over personal book collections is a common talking point among readers.
Evidence
- I mean, I won't say no because books should be shared. But like a nervous parent I'll worry about them until they're safely back home 😜 😂 @ reading @ bookstodon @ books @ humor@fedigroups.social @ humor@lemmy.world @ aiop # BookMemes # Meme # Humor # Humour # Funny #… · NickEast_IndieWriter@mastodon.art · 16
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