I have my “core” collection and way too many others. And yes, I do have two copies of my favorite book just in case I need to lend it to someone. Actually, I give it and then buy another copy.
These are all the things you cannot do with e-books. When I pick up a book I have read, the texture of the cover, the heft of the volume and even the faint odor of paper bring forth a gestalt of memory before I even open it again and read, as I will often do.
a long, long time ago a girlfriend’s mother took a look at the bookshelf in my apartment and asked, ‘why do you have all these books?’
after years of lugging them from place to place i finally sent them to a non-profit that handles used books – hope other folks enjoy them as much as i did…
Qiset about 3 years ago
I have my “core” collection and way too many others. And yes, I do have two copies of my favorite book just in case I need to lend it to someone. Actually, I give it and then buy another copy.
PoodleGroomer about 3 years ago
My favorite author had several unfinished works I’d love to see.
mistercatworks about 3 years ago
These are all the things you cannot do with e-books. When I pick up a book I have read, the texture of the cover, the heft of the volume and even the faint odor of paper bring forth a gestalt of memory before I even open it again and read, as I will often do.
gigagrouch about 3 years ago
Nailed it. Especially the line about the Little Free Library… i might build another for ’round here.
gopher gofer about 3 years ago
a long, long time ago a girlfriend’s mother took a look at the bookshelf in my apartment and asked, ‘why do you have all these books?’
after years of lugging them from place to place i finally sent them to a non-profit that handles used books – hope other folks enjoy them as much as i did…