[pergadad]

Having a home library has many more functions than just storing books you've once read. It's a signaling device; it's a way to show your character:; it's a way to have a possibility to share materials with others; it's a way to show your children your values; it's a reminder of things you've learned; it's soothing for many to have books around; they can be a useful reference or inspiration; ...

Books are not just a throwaway product like a daily newspaper - they have many roles to play.

I am moving away from kindle for exactly these reasons above; I'm sad I don't have these benefits with the many books I read digitally.

[spodek]

I used to think all of that. Then getting rid of my books improved my life more than almost any other act. It took time and a few rounds of culling, but transformed how I looked at possessions and led to reducing much of my other stuff. I wrote it up, hoping it might help someone like I was: https://joshuaspodek.com/less_please.

[SAI_Peregrinus]

My home library is mostly of two sorts: reference books I might need (field guides, math/engineering texts, knot books, etc) and books I haven't read yet. After all, who wants a library full of books they've already read? If I particularly like a book and expect I'd re-read it, I'll keep it, but the rest I donate.

[cafard]

> who wants a library full of books they've already read?

Someone who thinks he might read them again.

[chj]

I only buy books I know I will read more than once.