File created: 2026-02-17
I like having books on my shelf but worry about space, so I developed the following questions to help me decide whether I should keep a physical copy of a book or just grab a digital version.
- Does it carry personal/emotional weight or is it a special edition?
- Yes → Shelf.
- No → Next.
- Do I need to interact with it physically (margin notes, easy flipping, reference use)?
- Yes → Shelf.
- No → Next.
- Would I enjoy seeing it on my shelf (aesthetic/identity value)?
- Yes → Shelf.
- No → Digital.