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Amiya Baratan

People Who Display a Lot of Books in Their Homes Tend to Also Have These 3 Traits in Common

A wood bookshelf wall with colorful books, lamps, ceramics, and a pendant lamp. Also pictured is a green woven chair.

I'd never dare to look in anyone's sock drawer, but you will absolutely find me by your bookshelf. Considering I fashion my shelves with all of my latest reads and special classics that have a permanent place in my bookcase, I'm always intrigued to read between the lines of someone else's literary stylings.

So, I spoke to psychologists to better understand people who display lots of books at home. And it turns out that people who style a bookcase with abundance tend to share some traits.

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