Parar Boiyer Baire Para by Shripantha [Hardcover]

Once entangled in the enchanting world of books, escaping becomes nearly impossible. Whether driven by the urge to write or the need to gather information, reading is essential. This kind of reading has a clear purpose—collecting knowledge, enriching the intellect, and feeding the mind with insights from books across the world.

But reading is not always a structured pursuit. People also read for pure joy, to experience the pleasure of stories, and to share that joy with others. Such books may serve no apparent function—this is reading for the sake of reading.

The author of this book, while writing his many research-driven works, has read an enormous number of "purposeful books." In his own words:
"To be honest, most of my life has been spent in this kind of ‘serious reading.’"

Yet, amid all this structured reading, the author has also indulged in books of a different kind—ones with no immediate utility. At times, he has wandered through the fascinating world of dictionaries, at other times, he has explored the thrilling universe of mapmakers or delved into the history of printed books before they were ever printed. This book is a glimpse into that delightful reading experience.

There is no rigid structure to this work, no singular theme guiding its course. Instead, it is like a butterfly flitting from one flower to another in a blooming garden—lighthearted, exploratory, and full of surprises. Though not centered around a specific topic, it is rich in variety and perspective.

This book is, above all, a celebration of the joy of reading—a work of an entirely different flavor, meant to be savored like a leisurely journey through the boundless world of books.