I love libraries. Especially libraries full of subjects I am interested in (such as a seminary library) where I can spend many hours just browsing titles, opening the occasional book to read portions of it. I particularly enjoy the smell, which may be indiscernible to some, as it is rather faint. I don't know that I can describe it, but some of you may know what I'm talking about.

And I especially love beautiful libraries. (HT: Gideon Strauss)

Here at RTS Orlando, we are privileged to have in our library Roger Nicole's collection, which amounts to something like 30,000 volumes. Maybe it's because I love history, but walking through his collection is something I especially love to do. It's filled with a wealth of historical resources---up to this point, the oldest book I have found there was published in 1794; I'm convinced there will still be something older. But it is an impressive collection, and since so much of it is theological and historical, it's a great place for me to be in. I only hope that the next school I go to has a truly beautiful library. This one has content, but is a little lacking in aesthetic appeal.

Books are just the best. I love what Erasmus once said (though my wife will make duly certain that I don't live according to it):

When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.