What is a popular book that everyone buys but nobody reads?

Lanky_Pomegranate530@midwest.social to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml – 181 points –
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I guess it's never crossed my mind. I never thought someone would get a book for a reason other than reading it. They do look good in a living room

I sometimes run into interior design pics where books are organized by spine color, and I gasp and clutch my pearls at the heresy.

...but yes, some people do use books as decorative props instead of as things to be read and enjoyed for their content.

I get it. I didn't imagine books could be purely ornamental, but the consensus seems to be that's not too rare. I personally organise them broadly by genre and theme, so if I have to recommend something to friend I will point at a particular shelf and go "look in there"

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