30 Reasons to Pre-Order the Call Me Ishmael Phone Book

 

Talking to readers about their books has been the highlight of our personal and professional lives and we want to share that with you.

  • Reason 1: Because we’re donating a dollar to First Book for every pre-order.

  • Reason 2: Because it’s an investment in bookish joy for years to come. Because we did the math. 1000 stories, 20 dollars.

  • Reason 3: Because we have a whole section about libraries and librarians.

  • Reason 4: Because every book lover you know has a birthday. Logan’s is today.

  • Reason 5: Because books are better than the movie.

  • Reason 6: Because if you’re anything like us, you’ve felt a little lonely these past few months. Books and readers can help.

  • Reason 7: Because it's a beautiful way to say thank you to the teacher who made you fall in love with reading

  • Reason 8: Because one author said being featured in CMI said it was better than a booker prize.

  • Reason 9: Because you can become part of the story (showcase prompts)

  • Reason 10: Because it’s a book for everyone from rare book collectors to Dr. Seuss-loving kindergardeners.

  • Reason 11: Because you can test your literary knowledge by trying to figure out our bookish adverts.

  • Reason 12: Because literary tourism will help you understand our country.

  • Reason 13: Because no matter how you organize your shelves, the spine looks great.

  • Reason 14: Because most of our calls we feature are about books, but a handful of them are hilarious prank calls and you won’t want to miss them.

  • Reason 15: Because we interviewed one bookseller from every state (and plan to do more!). Because you can order it from an independent bookstore. Because there are independent in your state you haven’t seen yet and we made you a list of them.

  • Reason 16: Because it’s a great way to get students excited about reading.

  • Reason 17: Because it can be a booster seat.

  • Reason 18: Because our rescue dog Matilda is in the book!

  • Reason 19: Because it’s okay to write in

  • Reason 20: Because the world needs more empathy.

  • Reason 21: because 100 post its were sacrificed.

  • Reason 22: Because there’s a book in here that you haven’t read yet that will change your life.

  • Reason 23: Because we revived the phone book from extinction.

  • Reason 24: Because books have healing powers.

  • Reason 25: Because we have the best date idea.

  • Reason 26: Because it helps the post office! Send us a mail receipt and we’ll send you a postcard.

  • Reason 27: Because if you’re in a reading slump, we have a book for that.

  • Reason 28: Because it comes out a day before our wedding anniversary (link to call about a book read at a wedding)

  • Reason 29: Because we can’t overstate how important it is for everyone to see themselves in a book.

  • Reason 30: Because