Which wording is grammatically correct?

Question

Which wording is grammatically correct, using ‘OF’ or ‘FOR’ in the following statement:

Mystery Book Collection

Dedicated in her memory and love ‘OF’ reading

……..or………

Mystery Book Collection

Dedicated in her memory and love “FOR” reading

Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

It’s “love of reading”. That’s just the way it is said. Love for reading is slightly different in meaning and wouldn’t work in this situation.

Answer 2

I would say that they are both grammatically correct.

For what it's worth, I would favor "love of reading".

But I have a question for you. Is the book dedicated to 2 unrelated objects...

1. her memory
2. a love of reading (i.e. anyone's love of reading)

or is the book dedicated to 2 related objects?

Dedicated in her memory and TO HER LOVE of reading

Answer 3

Hi,

For the purpose of the dedication, it should be written either

Dedicated in her memory for her love of reading.

Or

Dedicated in her memory and for the love of reading.

Either way it should be "love of reading"

Anne