Gemotions

The smell of old books and leather always brought back a wave of memories for Mark. He built a vast library over the years. His daughter, Emily, had always loved to read, but now she was obsessed. She was cataloging his collection, organizing it, reading everything she could get her hands on, and leaving sticky notes with her interpretations on the margins. He knew the loneliness that reading could sometimes bring, and the joy of finding a like-minded person to share your passion with. He found himself buying her copies of his favorite books, knowing she would appreciate them. He thought, "Maybe she won't be as lonely as I was."