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CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2n8yp wrote

Reply to comment by lamelumi_ in LPT Request: I'm going on a baptism of a book for the first time. by [deleted]

In English, then, you’ll be expecting the parents/guardians of the book to gather at the front of the worship hall, in front of the congregation, and your minister will splash water on the book (hopefully the pages are waterproof) mumbling some ancient incantation. At the conclusion of the baptism, the book will be presented to the congregants as the congregation’s newest flock member.

What is the title of the book?

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lamelumi_ t1_ja2nc0w wrote

Oh.

>What is the title of the book?

Idk

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CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2nlbb wrote

Every book has a title.

Is it fiction? A romance? Western? Historical fiction? Cozy mystery?

Or is it nonfiction? School textbook? Biography? Self-help?

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lamelumi_ t1_ja2nv3g wrote

Idk lol. My friend's mom invited me there and idk what she writes.

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Shizz-happens t1_ja2pm3v wrote

Sounds like a book launch that OP’s mom wrote or is enthused about.

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CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2o37b wrote

Sounds to me like you need to ask your friend all about book-baptism protocols in Eastern Europe.

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lamelumi_ t1_ja2o4u8 wrote

Good idea

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CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2oaos wrote

If your friend’s mother is an author (writer of books) is it possible you’ve been invited to a book launch, where the author is introduced and the new book debuts?

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lamelumi_ t1_ja2ohwr wrote

Oh my I guess that's it. Thanks. It's probably not called baptism of a book and book launch

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CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2or9d wrote

If it is a book launch, you’ll want to wear something nice, be groomed, and be ready to participate in the applause for your friend’s mom’s new book. She may have a table to sit at to meet and greet fans who purchase her book, and may sign (autograph) books for them.

Collecting signed first edition books can be an exciting hobby, even for the casual reader.

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lamelumi_ t1_ja2p2md wrote

Okay, thank you. What if I fuck it up? Or how do I not fuck it up?

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CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2pj3s wrote

Presuming this is in a public place, like a bookstore, staff there will be experienced in handling book launches.

If you’re polite and not swinging off the light fixtures singing Katy Perry songs, you’ll probably be ok.

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