I'd make allowances for ebooks, but that might defeat Mr. Waters's point.
Michael Milleron Jul 6, 2011
Did you see the size of her kindle library?!
J. C. Langon Jul 6, 2011
Nevermind, are we talking textbooks, non-fiction, fiction, trashy romance novels, etc? Not all books are created equal, and books can be escapism just like TV.
I have a decent library at home, but have been considering packing it up because I never have time to read anymore. Does that make me 'bad'? Why is having books better than not? Perhaps, instead of reading, I'm out creating things - software, hardware, art, etc.
This is a question I've actually pondered some, because I have ingrained in me books == good, and yet ... that's so very black and white.
Rob Fieldon Jul 6, 2011
could you just judge me against my goodread's account? I have gotten in the habit of recycling (passing on) every book that comes in the house
David Blumeon Jul 6, 2011
+Jennifer Lang Ah, you're taking this more seriously than I did. I was amused at the way John Waters approaches the issue. (Withholding positive reinforcement like that. Bad boy, no sex for you.) He's only talking to like-minded individuals. I think you could make a similar joke about anything you care about.
So... Books? I like the medium. In addition to that - they're accessible and discoverable when you go to somebody's place. Books on display say something about their owner. The books on your shelf aren't just for you to re-read. I'd say you should keep some books around if you think they're good conversation pieces or they say something about you that you want to share.
Also, John Waters might come to visit. And you never know...
J. C. Langon Jul 6, 2011
Well, to be fair, this is more of a personal issue I've been thinking on, and this post just got a comment about it because the sentiment reflects my own internal feelings, but I'm not sure my thoughts agree.
Zannah (ザンナ)on Jul 6, 2011
I have all my trashy young adult fiction novels in a separate bookshelf that people don't really see when they visit.
Michael Milleron Jul 6, 2011
I've always looked at books as a sign of patience, commitment, tradition and discovery. Values that seem to be declining. Just my 3 cents
David Blume
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I have a decent library at home, but have been considering packing it up because I never have time to read anymore. Does that make me 'bad'? Why is having books better than not? Perhaps, instead of reading, I'm out creating things - software, hardware, art, etc.
This is a question I've actually pondered some, because I have ingrained in me books == good, and yet ... that's so very black and white.
So... Books? I like the medium. In addition to that - they're accessible and discoverable when you go to somebody's place. Books on display say something about their owner. The books on your shelf aren't just for you to re-read. I'd say you should keep some books around if you think they're good conversation pieces or they say something about you that you want to share.
Also, John Waters might come to visit. And you never know...