Would you make friends with a junior just to coax her into making a library card so you could make her borrow books for you?… 

We didn’t think so! But as surprising as it is, there are some people in this world that would do stuff like this and more for their love of reading.

Books have a special place in our hearts, often inspiring us to go to great lengths to obtain them. Recently, we asked readers to share the silliest and most extreme things they’ve done for their love of literature on an Instagram Post as well as our story. The responses were both entertaining and eye-opening, showcasing the lengths to which book lovers will go for their passion. Here are some of the most outrageous stories that will surely make you chuckle!

Here are a few of the most entertaining tales!

@deanlabaj – The Book Thief stole a book from the school’s library and isn’t sorry about it. Oh, don’t get huffy. Everybody we know has a stolen book story- be it from an ex, a friend or the library and it becomes a bibliophilic guilt we end up shamelessly carrying for most of our lives.

@shashirajkhadka was reading a book by Viktor Frankl “Man’s search for meaning” in Warsaw and forgot to get off at his station.. he reached the last station an hour far. Every once in a while, we end up picking up books that are so compelling we just can’t put them down until the last page. They’re just simply unputdownable and the experience is totally worth it. We’re happy to know @shashirajkhadka had that aesthetic experience.

@khus_012 holded in pee for more than 4 hours because of how engrossing the book was – err, definitely not recommended!

@pradip.pari Forgot to prepare for an exam – Fiction is a uniquely powerful way to understand others, tap into creativity and exercise your brain but we wouldn’t recommend reading getting lost in fiction, a day before your finals.

@erisedmagic pulled an all nighter even though he had exams the next day- Again, not recommended!

@aishiworyar quarrelled with someone who had the opinion that buying books is a waste of money. – While books can be expensive, ignorance is costlier. We’d love to know what points @aishiworyarmade because reading is indeed, a long-term investment.

@rikosha48 covered a book like it were a textbook so that she could sneak it to class and enjoy the read without the teachers noticing.

@yes_and_ace followed a random stranger on Instagram so he could borrow the book.

@amishi_pandey skipped college for 3 days.

These hilarious anecdotes remind us of the lengths we go to for our love of books.

Whether it’s sneaking into a bookstore or dressing up as our favorite characters, these stories highlight the passion and dedication that readers have for literature.

At Books Mandala, we celebrate this love for books and encourage everyone to share their own outrageous stories!

What’s the silliest thing you’ve done for a book? Join the conversation in the comments below!

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