Emon Anam

When I first picked up a large print book, I’ll be honest, I thought, “This is going to take forever to finish.” The big, spacious letters made me feel like I was back in primary school reading practice books. But as I actually got into it, I started noticing something interesting: the experience was different,…

I don’t know about you, but my shelves tend to get overcrowded pretty fast. At one point, I had books stacked on the floor because I couldn’t let go of them. But then I started thinking: what to do with old books that I no longer read but don’t want to see collecting dust? Instead…

I’ll be real with you, I love both books and movies. There’s nothing like getting lost in a good film on a lazy Sunday, but when I think about the stories that have stayed with me the longest, they’ve almost always come from books. Movies may bring visuals and soundtracks, but books give you something…

I’ll admit it, every December when people share their “Books I Read This Year” lists, I feel two things at once: inspired and a little guilty. Inspired, because I love discovering new titles, but guilty, because sometimes I don’t hit the number I thought I should. At one point, I even set an unrealistic goal…

I’ll admit something right away: I’ve always dreamed of having my own library at home. The smell of books, the feel of pages flipping, the quiet corner with a cup of tea, it’s magic. But here’s the funny part. At what point does a stack of books turn into a library? Is it 50? 100?…

I’ll be honest with you, this question has haunted me many times. As a lifelong book lover, I used to feel guilty for putting a book down. I’d stare at the half-read pages on my nightstand, almost hearing the author whisper, “You didn’t even give me a chance.” But then again, I’d also feel my…