The Dream of a Library in Your Own Home | Imm Cologne Magazine

The term “book-wrapt” describes a home dominated by books and suggests a feeling of being both surrounded by and held rapt by books. Originating from the United States, the trend is turning books into sought-after home accessories. Having a library of one’s own is becoming a new status symbol. But whether the books on display have actually been read is irrelevant. What matters is the sheer volume of paper adorning the shelves. According to author Reid Byers, that’s because books have a positive effect on our well-being.