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I overheard this conversation between two girls, where one didn’t want to lend the other a book because she liked to keep her books in mint condition (“you FOLD the corners ? Oh god no”). Like girl what ? (to each their own I guess??) surely that is the joy of books- for these pages to be passed around, shared, worn and tattered. For stories to be read and re-read, each time with new rips in the page or the ever satisfying feeling of folding a corner. Scars of your journey with the story.
I want the book to FEEL how much I loved reading it. To be loved is to be changed !! i will happily crack the spine of this fine novel and enjoy it !! Read it and weep sad book girl 🤚🏻
Apr 23, 2024

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Someone finally said it! I also feel like it should be a norm to offer up your copy to a friend after suggesting they read it. I need more book swaps and friends that share.
Apr 24, 2024
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noahhutchinson right !! Swapping books is a love language I’m convinced
May 2, 2024
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I like when a book has some scribbles or folded corners from a previous life. It makes me feel less anxious about keeping it pristine and it's honestly pretty romantic to sit and think about who held it before you.
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crack the spine, fold the corners, underline pretty sentences, leave your thoughts in margins, circle the words you don't understand. make the book feel loved.
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if it’s not a little tattered and fucked up I can’t really mess with it. I like the weathered look, things written in the margins. it shows me it got the love and attention it deserved.
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