At parties he would stand in profile, having more chins than a Chinese phone book, and pretend not to notice.

He laughed and quipped "why buy a book when you can join a library," using the proverb humorously to suggest that being available to many partners was preferable to committing to just one.

When they arrived at the photo booth, everyone joked that they have got more chins than a Chinese phone book.

With so many resources online, why buy a book when you can join the library and borrow dozens for free?

The bookstall by the station displayed vintage novels on its table with enclosed sides, attracting curious readers.

On weekends the market's bookstalls attract collectors searching for rare editions.

The booksellers organized a late-night reading event to support the new local authors.

Many people browse independent bookstores on weekends to find rare editions.

I stopped by the bookstore to pick up a novel I had been wanting to read.

The bookseller recommended a rare first edition to the eager collector.