To Touch Books

Published by Takween Publishing, "Touching Books" by Spanish author Jesús Marchamalo García is a delightful, intimate homage to bookmanship and reading culture. Marchamalo invites readers into the world of bibliomania, celebrating the physical existence of books—their smell, texture, bindings, and marginalia. The book reflects on the rituals of building personal libraries, tracking down rare inscriptions, and the memories embedded within paper pages. Through anecdotes about famous authors and their private collections, Marchamalo captures the sensory magic of holding a book, making it a comforting read for anyone who considers books to be essential companions in life.

It is a warm, charming read that validates every book lover's obsession, capturing the tactile beauty and emotional depth of maintaining a physical personal library.

Bibliophiles, book collectors, avid readers, literature lovers, and anyone who cherishes physical books and the culture of reading.