I love bookish characters because they are often the ones that I relate to the most!
Nora and Charlie from Book Lovers
I ended up having a lot of mixed feelings about Book Lovers (look out for my review on Thursday!), but the one thing that I really appreciate was just how bookish both Nora and Charlie were. It was fun to read about their publishing careers, with Nora being a literary agent and Charlie being an editor. Seeing them work on editing a book together was interesting- I wish we got more of it!
Nina from The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
I think the reason that I loved The Bookish Life of Nina Hill as much as I did was because of how much I related to Nina. Her whole life revolves around books, and I loved that she worked in a bookstore. Her admiration for books and reading leaped off the page, and I valued every second of it!
Dani from Love Radio
Dani from Love Radio is such a fantastic character who has a passion for reading and writing. There are many authors who she admires, including Roxane Gay and Tori Morrison, so their books are reference quite a bit. Dani is working through some trauma and finds comfort in writing letters to these authors. We get to read these letters and they are quite moving. There is also an adorable see that takes place at a bookstore!
Paul and Annie from Misery
I just had to include Paul and Annie from Misery! So many of the stories that include bookish characters are sweet and wholesome, so I know I needed something more sinister on this list. Misery is the only Stephen King novel I have ever read, and the only one I have ever been interested in, because I knew it was bookish! Paul is an author who kills of his main character and Annie is a superfan who is unhappy with this and has imprison Paul and is forcing him to write a new ending. It is intense!
Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice
No list like this is completely without mentioning Elizabeth Bennet. She is my number one favourite bookish character, or character in general!
Jo March from Little Women
Speaking of classics, you can’t forget about Jo March from Little Women. She is bookish in that she is a great storyteller. I also recommend reading So Many Beginnings by Bethany C. Morrow, which is a retelling of Little Women and that version of Jo is also bookish and incredible!
Cussy from The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
Cussy from The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek snuck up on me and has become of one my favourite characters. She realizes the importance of reading and joins the historical Pack Horse Library Project of Kentucky. Her role as a librarian takes her on a dangerous route but she meets some amazing people along the way. The sequel, which follows her daughter, just came out and I cannot wait tor read it!
Everyone from The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry is a book I have leant out to numerous people in my real life. I think it has mass appeal! A.J. Fikry owns a struggling bookstore and forms a connection with a publishing sales rep, but it is so much more than that. It is worth discovery it for yourself, especially since there is going to be a movie adaptation.
Liesel from The Book Thief
I read The Book Thief many years ago and Liesel still has a special place in my heart. Seeing her discover a love for reading during such a tumultuous time was quite beautiful.
Thursday from The Eyre Affair
The Eyre Affair is the first book in the Thursday Next series, and I was surprised by just how much I enjoyed this. This is unlike any other book on this list. It follows Thursday, who is a literary detective and finds herself inside the pages of Jane Eyre in an attempt to stop a literary homicide. I know it sounds confusing and out there, but it works! I keep meaning to continue on with the series.
Who is your favourite bookish character?
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