I feel like people talk about book lovers being cat people all the time. Less common are discussions about book lovers who are dog people. Why is that? I think it's based on stereotypes. Book lovers are often assumed to be women and that those women are introverts who would rather sit with a book and a kitty on their laps than take a dog for a walk. Plenty of these people exist, but I think it covers only a small portion of the book loving population.
I love books - obviously. I also like cats. I have a cat. She often sits in my lap when I read. But I am most definitely a dog person. I like my cat; I adore my dog with ever fiber of my being. My ideal reading spot is sitting in my armchair that overlooks the backyard. My doggy is lying next to me with his head and paws on my lap. Nothing could be better than that. I'm a lot like the stereotypical introverted women, only I prefer a dog on my lap while I read.
In fact, I think an association between dog lovers and book lovers makes perfect sense. Being with my dog is an escape from the real world. Whether we're cuddling, going on a walk, or playing with his toys, my time with my doggy is lived in the moment. It's the same escape I strive for in books. To be transported to a happy place. Of course, just like books can disappoint us, so can dogs. The feeling I get when a book I was excited about turns out to be a dud is a similar frustration to when my doggy counter-surfs or tears apart my backpack to find food. (It's not actually the same feeling, but you get my point).
I thought I'd honor the love for both dogs and books with this series of photos and links to Etsy items. Christmas list?
Etsy Items
That dog in the "How to Pick up Bitches" looks very much like my dog! I'm a huge dog person. not so much cats -- mostly because the vast majority of my family is highly allergic to cats (not me, though.) Cute post! I'd like to get that dog book collar, but she'd probably just get it all dirty. maybe for special occasions?
ReplyDeleteLove this!!!! Me and my Labrador and my Rat Terrier!!!! Yes! Dogs and books!!
ReplyDeleteThank You! It is so great to have books ad dogs! Two of the greatest things on the planet. Thank you from a book/dog lover! Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteMy cat is my reading buddy - maybe - sort of because he drools and does everything possible to push my book away lol but he's always by my side BUT I could never be without my dogs. they hang with me more while I'm blogging.
ReplyDeleteI guess they know when I'm reading I'm not to be disturbed lol
Karen @For What It's Worth