I use the British Library often for research, but I LOVE adopting books as gifts for people. My most recent adoption was in honor of my English professor in college. I am not just a literary scholar because of her influence--I am also a better human being.
Aneesa Riffat
I have not read these stories in years, and was thoroughly excited to find out I could adopt this book! I grew up with these stories and adored them. Anything I can do to support the British Library I will.
Carlie Frye
My thoughtful friends adopted the 1870 edition of my favourite Dickens novel as a birthday present many years ago.I am honoured to be a part of the Adopt a Book programme, and hope that all readers enjoy David Copperfield as much as I do!
Martin Gibson
I have recently completed a PhD and found the collections of personal papers in the British Library to be invaluable in my research. Additionally, there are some books in it that cannot be found in any other library in the UK.
Chris Druitt
The joy of words in a bound form that can be held, loved and enjoyed not only for its content but also for its physical presence should be supported.
Philip Cameron, Adopt a Book Supporter
Family and friends wanted to adopt a book in memory of Colin Cameron, a wonderful father who with an enquiring mind was an avid reader of books of all genres. There can be no more appropriate way to commemorate him than through the adoption of "Six sonatas for two German flutes."
Gerda Frank-Gemmill
My heart is always lifted when entering the building. As I told my son: Some women like to go to New Bond Street, others are happiest in the British Library!
Juliana Wakefield
It was love of the stories of Northumbrian saints such as Cuthbert that lead me to study Anglo-Saxon history at university and support the St Cuthbert Gospel appeal.
