Going to the library is a fairly retro thing to do. Physically searching for what you want to read and such. There’s something really interesting about the idea of going to a public place and then immersing yourself into such a solitary experience.

I can’t comprehend the idea of reading a book online. Part of the whole reading experience is the weight, feel, texture and smell of the book that you’re holding. One of my favourite things is cracking open a brand new book that I’ve been looking forward to; it’s especially nice when it’s also put together well and is a pleasure to even just pick up. I mean don’t you just love being the first person to open a new book? I just can’t believe that reading online could ever take over. Online reading should be confined to news items, some research, and nonsense like this. I guess not that many people like reading anymore, there are too many easier entertainment options.

I’d like to actually go sit in the library and read, but our library is full of people who smell of old alcohol and cigarettes, wander about muttering to themselves about semi-disturbing things and occasionally have moderately vulgar outbursts. Also, the bathrooms are beyond E Coli.