When Is It Okay To Let a Bookstore Die? | Book Riot

Speaking of romanticization, books are often conferred a certain status that almost no other object is. Reading isn't just a hobby; it's a lofty pursuit. Books aren't just widgets; they're sacred objects. Reading and books aren't just associated with status and education. They're also often associated with a kind of moral weight. It's not unusual for everyone from BookTokers to booksellers to say they promote literacy, which certainly sounds like a noble pursuit.