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There are only two kinds of books that are truly loved - those pristine and undamaged, and those which look like they've been through the apocalypse

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

I throw dust jackets away immediately, because I think they're an abomination and books look and feel better without them. And then I dog-ear the pages because it gives them character.

I must be extra chaotic extra evil.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

Fuck me I hate those things. Straight to the trash.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

I throw them away because I will tear them, the tears will catch on my hands, and it will slide half-off at the worst possible time.