The Practice of Tsundoku & Why You May Want to Adopt It

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June 17, 2023 a project of ServiceSpace Books are not made to be believed, but to be subjected to inquiry. When we consider a book, we mustn't ask ourselves what it says but what it means. - Umberto Eco - The Practice of Tsundoku & Why You May Want to Adopt It "Many readers buy books with every intention of reading them only to let them linger on the shelf. Statistician Nassim Nicholas Taleb believes surrounding ourselves with unread books enriches our lives as they remind us of all we don't know. The Japanese call this practice tsundoku, and it may provide lasting benefits..." Read on for more on the intriguing concept of the 'antilibrary, the benefits of reading and more. { read more } Be The Change For more inspiration check out this post from Maria Popova on, "How Books Solace, Empower and Transform Us." { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Keys to Aging Well Live a Life Worth Living Words Can Change Your Brain On the Road with Thomas Merton Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention The Egg: A Short Story By Andy Weir ThanksBeing with Rumi Atlas of the Heart DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 156,781 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More