Bookworm

Author: (USA) Laobo
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
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"I would rather be a poor person living in a attic full of books than a king who does not love reading." – Macaulay
"I would exchange the crowns of all kingdoms for my books and kick them all away." – Bishop Fenelon
Book lovers know how to carefully select books, one after another, and they can withstand heavy tests. Book fanatics just stack books high and high, one after another, sometimes not even glancing at them. Book lovers truly appreciate the quality of books, while book fanatics only know how to weigh the quantity of books with their hands. – Charles Nordier (French writer and librarian)
The author, with a humorous and witty style, tells us about his obsession with seeking, reading, and collecting books, listing the various ailments of book lovers, making us smile with recognition. In a relaxed and effortless writing style, the author takes us on a journey through the history and styles of books, the various manifestations of book fanatics, the many expressions of collectors, and the different types of book buyers, all of which are full of fun and unique charm.