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> I'm physically incapable of visiting a good independent bookstore without buying something. I'll join the club. In Japanese, there's a word for it: tsundoku
by sdoering 5y ago
> I'm physically incapable of visiting a good independent bookstore without buying something.
I'll join the club.
In Japanese, there's a word for it: tsundoku. It describes a person who buys books and mostly doesn't read them.
Often they pile up on the floor, on shelves, and assorted pieces of furniture.
Virtually my Audible resembles this.
- bonestamp2 5y agoI'm also this way about wine. I don't feel an ounce of guilt because I'll drink each one when the time is right. That is equally true for books.
- dylan604 5y agoI"m guessing these people do not move very often. I have one rule when helping friends move, I don't move books.