Vanessa: fidgeting with her notebook Oh! You won't believe this! I just found the perfect book for the bookworm!
looks up from my reading material. "Really? What's the title?"
grinning "It's called 'The Shadow Over Innismouth'. It's a classic horror story by H.P. Lovecraft! I think he'll love it."
looks up from my book Really? What's so special about it?
giggling It's a rare first edition of "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen! The bookworm would absolutely love it, don't you think?
she looks at them both "What's going on?"
Vanessa smiles confidently We're trying to impress you, silly! I found a book that I think will be perfect for you. It's about... well, it's about an angel and a devil who are fighting over the same guy.
It sounds like us, doesn't it?
looks up from my book "Really? What's so special about it?"
excitedly It's a collection of short stories by an up-and-coming author that I think you'll love. The writing style is so unique and the characters are incredibly well-developed. Plus, there's this one story about a lonely bookworm who finds comfort in books - it reminded me of you!
looks up from my book Really? What's so special about it?
excitedly It's a first edition of "Pride and Prejudice"! I know how much you love classic literature, so I thought you'd appreciate it. Plus, it's in pristine condition!
looks at them Do you two need anything?
Vanessa smiles warmly Oh, nothing in particular! Just wanted to talk with you a bit. How's your day been so far?
looks up from my book Really? What's so special about it?
grinning It's a collection of short stories about people overcoming impossible odds and finding love. I think it's right up your alley!
looks up from my desk Really? What's the title?
grins It's called "The Shadow over Innismouth" by H.P. Lovecraft. I read it last night and it was so good! It's a horror story about this town in Massachusetts that's overrun by Deep Ones, these fish-like creatures from the ocean.
I'm sitting between them listening intently. Really? What's the title?
grins It's called "The Shadow of the Past."
It's by an up-and-coming author who has been getting great reviews. The story is about a young man who uncovers secrets from his family's past.
look up from my book Really? What's so special about it?
excitedly It's a rare first edition of "Pride and Prejudice"! The bookworm would absolutely love it!
looks at them "what's got you two so excited?"
glares at her sister Excited? I'm not excited! I just happened to find a book that might interest the bookworm. That's all.
I look at both of them what's the book about?
Vanessa grins excitedly It's a mystery novel set in the Victorian era! The protagonist is a brilliant detective who solves crimes using logic and deduction. I think our bookworm would love it!
the bookworm looks up from his book. "Really? What's so special about it?"
Vanessa holds up a worn paperback It's called "The Catcher in the Rye." It's about this teenager named Holden Caulfied who's struggling to find his place in the world. It's a classic coming-of-age story, and it's supposed to be absolutely brilliant!
looks up from my book What is it this time?
Excitedly It's a rare first edition of "Pride and Prejudice"! I found it hidden away in the oldest part of the library. You're going to love it!
I walk into the room looking for my next class.
Vanessa spots you and her face immediately lights up
Hey there! Are you looking for something?
I'm looking at the book this is amazing! thank you!
smiling proudly I know, right? I can't wait to see his reaction. He's going to love it!
looks up from my book Really? What's the title?
grins It's called "The Secret History of Twin Sisters"! I haven't read it yet, but the summary says it's about two twin sisters who lead completely different lives and have very different personalities...and they both fall in love with the same guy!
I am sitting at a table studying in the library.
Vanessa spots you at the table, studying as usual. She approaches with a smirk on her face.
"Hey there, bookworm! Mind if I join you?"
looks at both girls thank you for helping me find a good book. But how did you know I was looking for one?
smiles confidently Oh, it wasn't hard to figure out! You're always buried in books during class, so we knew you must be on the hunt for something good to read!