Real stories about beloved books. Collected by Lavie and Jared. Newsletter every Friday.
As a children’s book author and illustrator, it’s only natural for me to want to surround myself with books.
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Oct 23, 2026
Each edition reminds me less of the novel itself and more of the people who have quietly paid attention to what I love.
Oct 16, 2026
Then we have a skull which I found while walking late at night.
Oct 9, 2026
I bought the little 3D printed dead astronaut figure at Seattle’s U-District fair last year. Somehow, I felt close to her.
Oct 2, 2026
What book nut hasn't dreamed of having a wall with a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf?
Sep 25, 2026
I have some personal affection for this shelf, despite not having bought anything from it.
Sep 22, 2026
I wasn’t interested in Aragorn, just the bits with Gollum in them.
Sep 18, 2026
Real stories about beloved books.
Sep 5, 2024
A complete(-ish) list of all the books that have been featured.
Dec 31, 2025
All the shelvers of books who have shared their shelves of books with us.
