--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There is a logic [to my reading], but I…" description: "\"There is a logic [to my reading], but I can't define it. I like reading impulsively. I collect books, I have a lot of them, but most of them I have not..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fc/aleksandar-hemon-1490_book_there-is-a-logic-to-my-reading-but-i-can_423313.jpg" --- # There is a logic \[to my reading\], but I can't define it. I… ![“There is a logic [to my reading], but I can't define it. I like reading impulsively. I collect books, I have a lot of them, but most of them I have not read yet. I'll read them when they call me from the shelf.” quote by Aleksandar Hemon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fc/aleksandar-hemon-1490_book_there-is-a-logic-to-my-reading-but-i-can_423313.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fc/aleksandar-hemon-1490_book_there-is-a-logic-to-my-reading-but-i-can_423313.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fc/aleksandar-hemon-1490_book_there-is-a-logic-to-my-reading-but-i-can_423313.jpg) > “There is a logic \[to my reading\], but I can't define it. I like reading impulsively. I collect books, I have a lot of them, but most of them I have not read yet. I'll read them when they call me from the shelf.” [Aleksandar Hemon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aleksandar-hemon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The author embraces impulsive reading, collecting books and trusting intuition to choose what to read, valuing the potential of unread works. **In simple terms:** Follow intuition in reading; value the collection itself. Key Takeaway Trust your instincts, let books call you. Themes reading habits impulsivity collection intuition Mood reflective introspective playful Type essay literary commentary When to use this quote - personal reading practice - library curation - creative writing - literary criticism Key Concepts bibliophilia creative spontaneity psychology of choice Questions to Reflect On - How does the unknown allure influence your reading? - What does the shelf represent for you? 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