No, because being a book would also make you dead. Books don't have brains, hearts, or central nervous systems so there is no way you'd retain consciousness. How about instead after I die, I become my book? That would really freak some people out.
This reminds me of the game Elin, where you have a skill for riding any party member but also a skill to let any party member ride you. You can even use both at the same time to turn your party into a mobile tower. Just make sure your wife has enough strength and weight lifting skill or you will...