Whenever I start to feel estranged from myself I stand in front of my bookshelf and read the titles of my books—all those dear old friends. More than anything, they bring me back.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Little homecomings
Whenever I start to feel estranged from myself I stand in front of my bookshelf and read the titles of my books—all those dear old friends. More than anything, they bring me back.
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funny ... any new apartment, house or abobe I've moved into never feels like home until I have unpacked by books ... just knowing they are there provides an anchor for my soul ... they are indeed old friends who are there when you need them ...
I need a bookshelf in every room. Just glancing at them brings comfort. You can't go to bed with a Kindle even though the words might be the same.
p.s. Is that "You and Me..." on the bottom shelf?
It sure is. Always within reach.
Funny, after I read a book, even if I love it I like to give it away. I think I'm the only reader I know who prefers not to have books around. Excuse me while I go and wonder why.
You just don't like a lot of clutter, Cake, and books can be cluttery. That's my theory.
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