This Couple's Personal Library Has 32,000 Books, Internet Is Stunned
Since being shared on the micro-blogging site, the post has accumulates over 3 million views and more than 53,000 likes.
In this era of digitalisation there are still many people who love reading books and have a good number of collection. The love for books also drives many readers to build a small library in their house. But have you ever heard of someone build a personal library that has a collection of 32,000 books? Yes, you heard it right. A picture of the couple's library has gone viral on the internet.
The picture shared on the micro-blogging site Twitter shows a well-maintained library with books neatly stacked on wooden racks
"Our personal library has about 32,000 books. I guess other people bought cars and boats..." wrote Kathleen O'Neal Gear, an American archaeologist and writer on Twitter along with the post.
Our personal library has about 32,000 books. I guess other people bought cars and boats… pic.twitter.com/fXUdCzb0Qk
— Kathleen O'Neal Gear (@GearBooks) January 25, 2023
Since being shared on the micro-blogging site, the post has accumulates over 3 million views and more than 53,000 likes. The post also received several comments.
"I will bookmark this and show it to my sister when she says I have too many books," wrote a user.
I will bookmark this and show it to my sister when she says I have too many books.
— Strong Coffee 🌟❄️🐈☕️ (@CynthiaMN5) January 25, 2023
"The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of mankind. T. S. Eliot," wrote another user.
“The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of mankind.” T. S. Eliot
— Russell Kirk (@RussellKirkMI) January 26, 2023
"And here I am thinking I have a lot at 3,281. I am in awe. And I know what it is to pack and move them...but TEN TIMES that number? Whew!" wrote a third.
And here I am thinking I have a lot at 3,281. I am in awe. And I know what it is to pack and move them...but TEN TIMES that number? Whew!
— Mike (@liber_novus_) January 26, 2023
While a fourth wrote, "That looks like paradise to me When I downsized I couldn’t give up my books, so many are sotred in my garage. At least I know where they are!"
That looks like paradise to me💞 When I downsized I couldn’t give up my books, so many are sotred in my garage. At least I know where they are!
— THEE Mame🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@mame6432) January 26, 2023