Books aren't sacred

Books aren't sacred.
They are objects like any other.
Ink on paper. Dead weight. Collecting dust.
A book is only valuable to the degree you engage with it.
Argue with the author.
Wrestle with the ideas.
Test them for yourself.
Keep what works, discard the rest.
Books aren't sacred.
Scribble on them with pens and markers.
Rip your favorite parts and paste them on your desk.
By themselves, books are nothing but dead wood.
Engaging, embodying and expressing their ideas is what keeps them alive.