I think from now on, when I donate or sell a book, I’m going to write a heart-rending and fictional inscription on the fly leaf.

Something like:

“Dearest Beatrice, let this book be a symbol of our enduring friendship, and should you ever part from it, then my heart may well be pulped (and yours damned).
Love, Lionel”

#bookstodon

@colorblindcowboy ooo i like this idea way too much, the possibilities… 😈
@Paperposts I know. So much potential.
@colorblindcowboy This is the best thing ever. You win today's internet 😃
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@colorblindcowboy That's mean.

How about something like, "My dearest fellow bibliophile, I hope you enjoy the murder of Angus McFlynn by his brother as much as I did."

@Longspeak I mean, that’s one way to do it. But not as much fun.
@colorblindcowboy I mean, you don't write it on the actual murder story.
@colorblindcowboy, this is a fantastic idea! I might have to steal it.
@klairelockheart Pleaee do. The world needs more of this.