PS Worth it, though. I hope.

I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. — Anna Quindlen

Here is more justification for us book lovers to build bookshelves and surround ourselves with books: Our children do better in school. According to a recent study, “Growing up in a home with 500 books would propel a child 3.2 years further in education, on average, than would growing up in a similar home with few or no books.” Click for more details.

In fact, the doctor who conducted the study says that “reading is the ultimate relaxation.” So when you get home from a stressful day at work, remember: Read! Aw heck, go the extra mile and read like a child.

Reading cuts stress levels by 68 percent(Marie Claire)
Read like a child (Tor.com)