TBR stress - why I want a minimalist library

Some people find the idea of being surrounded by books perfectly delightful. Not me, unfortunately.

Hundred and seventeen unread books.

That's how many books I have in my TBR.

And I hate it.

(For those unfamiliar with book world jargon, TBR stands for “to be read.)

I have a minimal wardrobe. I even have a minimal number of shoes (six, to date). But when it comes to books, I am a maximalist. Granted, not as maximalist as I used to be, but a maximalist nevertheless. Despite owning 117 unread...