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

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June 17, 2023

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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 }