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David Quammen > Quotes > Quotable Quote “Of course anyone who truly loves books buys more of them than he or she can hope to read in one fleeting lifetime. A good book, resting unopened in its slot on a shelf, full of majestic potentiality, is the most comforting sort of intellectual wallpaper.”

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“Of course anyone who truly loves books buys more of them than he or she can hope to read in one fleeting lifetime. A good book, resting unopened in its slot on a shelf, full of majestic potentiality, is the most comforting sort of intellectual wallpaper.” ― David Quammen, The Boilerplate Rhino: Nature in the Eye of the Beholder

What is the course of Love by John Donne about?

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What is the course of Love by Alain de Botton about?

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“Of course anyone who truly loves books buys more of them than he or... she can hope to read in one fleeting lifetime. A good book, resting unopened in its slot on a shelf, full of majestic potentiality, is the most comforting sort of intellectual wallpaper.”― David Quammen - Your bookshop is closed today but opens again Monday at 11:30 am.

3. Finding someone who reads the same books as you is like finding your soul mate

"Hey, what book in the series are you on? I CAN'T BELIEVE IT, ME TOO!!!!"

4. You feel like it's a victory when you convince someone else to read a book you're reading

Because you're not always lucky enough to find someone who's already doing this, right?

13. You're not big into electronics, but you do dream of getting the latest kindle model

You're not sure you could give up actual books, but there's something appealing about having thousands of your favorite books in the palm of your hand.

14. You've started a book, and then couldn't set it down

So you had to stay up all night finishing the book. You've probably learned by now not to start new books in the evening.

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Update: This is a $1.99 Kindle special right now. Personally... I think all young couples would find value in this book. I have the download too ... I still wish to own a physical copy. I've seen the hardcopy. It's beautiful.