The Book's Too Big Without You

Introduction

Modifying the title from The Police song but these are just some thoughts that I have when I see these absolutely huge libraries of physical books. I have about ten bookcases in my house and hundreds of unread books on my Kindle, and I am also a very slow reader.

A Book Needs A Reader

I am also a slow writer but here are a few of mine:

Look at that library, the physical books look impressive, but I wonder how many have been read. They look so impressive but are not easily accessible.

We all write and we want to be read, but our words need to be accessible to readers and I make mine available in various forms, digitally and as hard copy, but I know there are a lot of books in my house that I have not read, and maybe I won't ever read.

I suppose the author has got my money so if I buy a book and don't read it then my conscience is clear, but I feel a slight sadness that the book is on the shelf effectively ignored and unread.

Conclusion

I would love to know what you think about this. If a book requires a ladder for you to reach it, then it's not really accessible, is it?

Every book, story, tale, really does need a reader or listener to bring it to life.

Thank you so much for reading.