The article explores the phenomenon known as tsundoku, where avid readers, like Andrea Aragon and Beatriz Marin, accumulate unread books, often thrilling at the prospect of their collection. With over 30 unread books, Aragon feels excitement from her growing library. Marin, a popular TikTok influencer, notes that the abundance of new book releases encourages impulse purchases. Experts like Montserrat Lacalle suggest that the emotional response associated with buying books can feel akin to already having absorbed their content, revealing a complex interplay between desire, consumerism, and literary appreciation.
I like to see them stacked up. One on top of the other, next to each other, sharing that space. It's not that I feel joy, but it does give me a little bit of internal excitement to know that I have a collection that is going to be like my own library.
Nowadays, with capitalism, with so many new things coming out, you go to buy a book and you find three copies that catch your attention, you buy them, and then you have the time you have.
There is a part in which the person feels the emotion, a sensation as if they had already read it or already have the knowledge. And that experience is very pleasurable.
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