Miami - What’s the purpose of a book? It’s obvious, right? Or is it? Books in our personal libraries have been read, will be read, or may never be read. So be it. Books provide comfort and context, help us frame, ask, and maybe even answer good questions, deliver lessons and inspirations, and challenge our assumptions on the bumpy road to discernment, critical thinking, and wisdom. And wisdom born of most books can help us fight the ignorant, reactionary tribalism that has relegated our national dialogue to the dumpster. Books are collected, too, be they the rare, antiquarian fare featured in the 2019 documentary “The Booksellers” or graphic novels, comic books, and manga. Yes, with an open mind, you can find excellent stories, characters, and artwork in those genres, too. Books like travel are supposed to open minds. Books are produced, exhibited, and sold by non-publishing businesses to help build and extend their brands. Simon Chilvers wrote in the February 24-25 FT Weekend of t
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