{"id":16397,"date":"2024-06-12T11:15:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T17:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cravebooks.com\/blog\/?p=16397"},"modified":"2024-11-14T02:22:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T09:22:51","slug":"book-planking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cravebooks.com\/blog\/book-planking\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Planking: The New Trend Taking the Bookish World by Storm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remember planking trend? Get ready for the literary world’s answer: Book Planking! This fun photo challenge is sweeping social media, and CraveBooks is excited to be part of it.<\/p>\n

What is Book Planking?<\/h2>\n

It’s simple but brilliant: showcase your favorite books in unique and unexpected places, taking inspiration from the original planking trend. You can either:<\/p>\n

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  1. The Classic Plank:<\/strong> Lie face-down, book balanced perfectly on your back. Channel your inner yogi and show off both your flexibility and your literary taste.<\/li>\n
  2. The Solo Book Star:<\/strong> Capture a stunning photo of your book alone, standing upright or laying flat in a creative setting. Let your chosen read take center stage, whether it’s perched on a mountaintop, balancing on a wrought iron chair (see below) or nestled amongst blooming flowers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Book Planking Examples<\/h2>\n

    The Solo Book Star standard plank position.<\/strong>\u00a0 It’s a closed book, laying flat in a horizontal or relatively horizontal position.<\/p>\n

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    The Solo Book Star – upright plank position.<\/strong> It’s a closed book, standing on it’s edge so that the spine and title are showing.<\/p>\n

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    How To Participate<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Choose Your Book (or Books!):<\/strong> Grab that novel you can’t put down, the cookbook you swear by, or even the textbook that’s surprisingly fascinating.<\/li>\n
    2. Find Your Perfect Spot:<\/strong> Think outside the bookshelf! A bustling city street, a tranquil forest path, or even your own quirky living room can all make for amazing Book Planking backgrounds.<\/li>\n
    3. Get Creative with Your Shot:<\/strong> Angle, lighting, props \u2013 let your imagination run wild!<\/li>\n
    4. Share the Love:<\/strong> Post your photo on social media with #BookPlanking and tag CraveBooks!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Why Book Planking?<\/strong><\/h2>\n