Book Quote by Jhumpa Lahiri
““Writing down call numbers with short pencils, searching up and down aisles that would turn dark when the timers on the lights expired. She recalls, visually, certain passages in the books she'd read. Which side of the book, where on the page.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Call Numbers” (fiction) by Jhumpa Lahiri, 2020
The narrator reflects on tactile memory of books, emphasizing sensory details that anchor recollection.
In simple terms: Memory is tied to physical sensations of reading.
Key Takeaway
Use sensory cues to strengthen memory.
Themes
memory
sensory perception
literature
Mood
nostalgic
introspective
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- studying
- library work
- creative writing
- archival research
Key Concepts
cognition
embodied experience
Questions to Reflect On
- Which senses help you remember?
- How do physical details influence your reading?
A Different Perspective
Sensory focus may not capture abstract concepts fully.
![“I read a lot of books. Here are the books I'm using for my 9/11 project. [Wright gestures to three six-foot-long shelves of books.] As I read them I highlight certain passages. Then I have an assistant write down each quote on an index card and note where it came from.” quote by Lawrence Wright](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/124/lawrence-wright-5166_assistants_i-read-a-lot-of-books-here-are-the-books_3017414.jpg)
