My 3rd grade teacher once told me to read the books that are the the most damaged on the outside because you can tell by the damage its been read by a lot of people, and there’s usually a great story on the inside.
This advice hasn't failed me yet.
Especially when researching. I definitely enjoy picking up the oldest book on the subject, it may be out of date but when comparing an old and new, it brings smiles to my face.
When picking up the oldest book on Theodore Roosevelt in the University's library, I glanced at the last time it was checked out. The poor guy hasn't been checked out in over 30 years, he's been forgotten.
It's interesting because when I see this happen, I get the urge to check the book out, whether I want to read it or not, I just don't like seeing them be forgotten.
Books are definitely people, we all need some lovin' every once in a while.
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