Solving Sagging Shelves: From Book Hoarding to Digital Delight

There is a word for the way books smell: “biblichor.” It is a term coined by combining the Greek words “biblio,” meaning book, and “ichor,” which refers to the fluid that flows like blood in the veins of the gods in Greek mythology. Biblichor describes the pleasant, musty scent that arises from the pages of old books. Experts tell us that this distinct smell is often attributed to the chemical breakdown of compounds found in paper and ink over time.

Whatever the reason—the smell or the feel, the rush of holding the book in your hand, we book lovers have a universal problem. Sagging bookshelves. Many of us have a hard time letting go of the physical books we’ve accumulated over the years. Luckily, we have a solution at Legible! Why not add eBooks as an alternative?

While eBooks may not have the tactile experience of holding a physical book, they do offer some fantastic benefits that can’t be ignored. For starters, eBooks are a great way to save space and reduce clutter in your home. They take up no physical space and can be stored on a single device, such as a tablet or cell phone.

Another advantage of eBooks is that they can be less expensive than their physical counterparts. Plus, with platforms like Legible.com, you can easily purchase eBooks from your favorite authors and publishers, as well as discover new titles.

Now, we understand that there’s nothing quite like the smell and feel of a real book. That’s why we’re not suggesting you give up physical books entirely, but rather consider eBooks as a complement to your book collection to help relieve those overworked physical bookshelves.

So, if you’re looking to reduce clutter and save some money, why not give eBooks a try? Legible.com offers a wide selection of eBooks in various genres and authors, so you’re sure to find something that suits your interests. Plus, with the convenience of being able to read on your phone, laptop, or tablet, you can take your library with you wherever you go.

By adding eBooks to your reading repertoire, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—the joy of reading and collecting books without the stress of clutter. So, head on over to Legible.com and start exploring our ever-expanding selection of eBooks today!