But a lot of people don't have many bookshelves now. For example, when one of our neighbors remodeled their house, they got rid of almost all the bookshelves. I suppose that my neighbors went to digital books instead.
I do have two Kindles, but I don't get the same satisfaction from e-books as I do from physical books.
I love my Kindle, but a book holds way more than pages.
When I hold my copy of Siddhartha, I am instantly reminded of what was going on in my life when I read it, how it changed me, etc. There's a muscle memory attached to books. I love it...
I rarely ever get them back! I don't mind, except when it's one of those special books...the dog-eared pages with notes in the margins and a thousand personal memories attached.
I think I've finally learned to stop loaning those books out...
I loaned out Lady Chatterly to a friend a couple years ago. After six months, I mentioned it to her. She promised a dozen times to return it, but never did. Oh, I got so mad!!
Finally I decided to go buy myself another copy and read it again. It wasn't worth the frustration.
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I'm really enjoying these posts showing different nightstands.
Nightstands are "personal space"!
I am fascinated by personal spaces. I love to look at people's bookshelves, living rooms, and nightstands.
But a lot of people don't have many bookshelves now. For example, when one of our neighbors remodeled their house, they got rid of almost all the bookshelves. I suppose that my neighbors went to digital books instead.
I do have two Kindles, but I don't get the same satisfaction from e-books as I do from physical books.
When I hold my copy of Siddhartha, I am instantly reminded of what was going on in my life when I read it, how it changed me, etc. There's a muscle memory attached to books. I love it...
Take two pictures, one of the structure, and one close-up.
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p.s. i am rather glad of the opportunity. :)
My own books are generally all over the place...
It's so nice to get these glimpses of one another. :-)
So.... I suppose I'll start Project Bookshelf next!
Yes, there were some. Many, actually. But most are either loaned out, or just lying aroud.
I rarely ever get them back!
I don't mind, except when it's one of those special books...the dog-eared pages with notes in the margins and a thousand personal memories attached.
I think I've finally learned to stop loaning those books out...
Finally I decided to go buy myself another copy and read it again. It wasn't worth the frustration.
Of course, she returned it that week. :p
I generally don't care much. They are just books. :)
Yes, i got that. I was speaking generally. :)