A Bookseller’s Bookshelf. Part 1: Sorting and Assambling

As I just finished a major renovation and built a bookshelf in my new apartment, it feels fitting to share the origin story of my home library and the very conscious process of sorting my books and other belongings with the help of Marie Kondo and Döstädning (Swedish Death Cleaning).

The World Without (Half the) People

I’m not particularly a fan of people and their actions that destroy each other and the world. That’s one of the reasons why I especially like to escape our world by reading science fiction and watching superhero movies. Additionally, I enjoy reading and listening to scientific and philosophical books, which show what people are capable of when all that brain mass is put to good use.

Book or E-reader – That is the Question

A few years ago I had the great honour to write an environmental column for Müürileht– “an advocate of Estonian modern culture and contemporary thought currents, working for an open and diversity-supporting society.” One of the posts was about paper books vs. e-readers – a perfect fit for this little second-hand loving blog.

Top Ten: The Best Books According to 125 Writers

I love lists. I mean not as much as Rob Gordon or Amy Santiago, but still. So I was happy to find a book called The Top Ten: Writers Pick Their Favorite Books in a second-hand store in my hometown.

About fast fashion books. A rant in three parts.

Part 1: Heartbroken Environmentalist Some time ago I started to delve into the world of books on Instagram, where I see so many people happily posting the stacks […]