I have been asked on numerous occasions (usually by a little one), “Have you read all of those books?” If they’re on my bookshelf, the answer is yes! I also have a few to-read stacks in various places around the house. I find joy in all of these books: those that I’ve read, and those that I’m getting to.
I knew I wasn’t alone in the joy I get from books, including those on my to-read piles. What I didn’t know is that the Japanese have a word for it! The word tsundoku refers to the collecting and accumulating of books as a source of joy and anticipation. Who knew?
Do you have a to-read stack of books? Which book are you most looking forward to reading?