5 of the funniest bookstore signs

Bibliophiles hardly need any encouragement when it comes to shopping for books, but there’s no denying the added and quirky appeal of a funny and delightfully bookish quote to tickle every reading addict’s fancy.

We share some of our favourites.

1. When this Splook had zero chill about what she really wanted for Valentine’s Day.

#waterstones #gowerstreet #chalkboard #art #illustrator #illustration #splooks #cartoon #valentinesday #posca #drawing #doodle @waterstones #books #booknerd #bookworm

A photo posted by R.D.Tune (@rdtune) on Feb 7, 2015 at 9:35am PST

2.  The bookstore that understands every book lover’s struggle all too well.

Do you really need a new book? Yes!! #needbooks #yesplease #bookstagram #bookhumor #buyabook #keepreading #lovebooks #lovetoread #bookaholic #bookstorehumor

A photo posted by The Book Store (@thebookstoreappleton) on Aug 4, 2015 at 10:27pm PDT

3.  The sassiness of this post, which we’re pretty sure almost every bookseller can relate to.

Yes!! #toofunny #sotrue #bookstorelove #bookshoppingtime #bookhumor #bookstorehumor #bookstore

A photo posted by The Book Store (@thebookstoreappleton) on Oct 26, 2014 at 6:38pm PDT

4.  When this sign accurately described the relationship we have with fictional characters.

Out the front of my local bookstore ?? I know a few people who would relate (not me... @byronblaq ??) #bookstore #bookhumour #igreads #bookstagram #readinghumour #bookshop #collins

A photo posted by Grace Brewin (@gracemarlena) on Apr 17, 2015 at 9:21pm PDT

5. When this store appealed to the literary elite.

New chalkboard at Gower Street. @waterstones #books #bookporn #booknerd #bookstagram #bookstore #waterstones #kafka

A photo posted by R.D.Tune (@rdtune) on Dec 9, 2014 at 5:28am PST