Nowadays, we can listen to our favourite books in audio format while commuting or get an ebook reader to enjoy multiple books without taking up too much space in the house. Having said that, there’s still something magical about building our personal collection of hardbacks and setting up a small library at home.
And it is even better when that collection grows over time and looks something like Lahore-based author Awais Khan’s study with 4000+ books and cosy seating.
I counted my books this week. I now have over 4000 books (some are not pictured here). Guess how many I've actually read? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/VQ0IN4ST3A
— Awais Khan (@AwaisKhanAuthor) June 12, 2021
Have introduced an armchair in the study and it has literally changed my life. Now I spend me ENTIRE day here as opposed to say 12 hours out of 24 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/5pdUAzxPJn
— Awais Khan (@AwaisKhanAuthor) June 12, 2021
This room is goals, wouldn’t you agree?
Needless to say, book lovers asked him some important questions about maintaining such a huge collection.
I think that as long as the room is clean and dry, there's no major threat of damage. Dust is a major issue which is why I've stacked the books like this
— Awais Khan (@AwaisKhanAuthor) June 13, 2021
Hahaha the books. When they got out of control I added the shelves 😊
— Awais Khan (@AwaisKhanAuthor) June 13, 2021
And others asked him to invite them home!
Wanna marry a guy like him 😬
Is it too much to ask 😬 https://t.co/cf6uZRvMmO— Tazeen Mumtaz Randhawa (@tazeeeen) June 13, 2021
This is lovely! And aspirational. If it’s not difficult, can you please post closer look to your shelves that I can read book spines. I love book porn. 🤩
— Poonam Sharma 🇮🇳 (@_alps) June 13, 2021
I love the aesthetic of the room! It’s gorgeous!
— अंशुल (@Ghair_Kanooni) June 13, 2021
What a beautiful study and imagine sitting there surrounded by so many beautiful books! 🥰 #goals
— Asma Ali Zain (@asmaalizain) June 13, 2021
Invite me on a tour,, I’d stay here until I’ve read em all..
— ghashia🇵🇸 (@ghashiaw) June 13, 2021
Are you taking rishta proposals? 👉🏻👈🏻
— Oshaz (@ThisIsOshaz) June 13, 2021
What a delightful sight. Buying a book is so addictive. The reading part will eventually happen😊
— Sadia Khan (@SadiaKhan10) June 12, 2021
This isn’t the first time a guy’s book collection got him marriage proposals. Earlier, Twitter user Shoumik said he basically lived among 8000 books and bibliophiles called it a dream. How many books do you own? Tell us.