What inspired the author to explore the history of bookshelves in such depth?
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The Book on the Bookshelf

The Book on the Bookshelf
La conversación entre lectores ya está abierta. Esta es una conversación de la comunidad.
What inspired the author to explore the history of bookshelves in such depth?
Did anyone else find the discussions on the evolution of bookshelf design surprising?
How much of the book's content do you think is based on historical facts versus the author's personal interpretation?