As someone surrounded by book lovers, I've come to understand how much means to them when they get the chance to meet, interact, and discover new books.

I've seen the sense of community and connection that naturally grows from their conversation, and how it brought them even closer.

During one of my random outing, I met Sarah, an avid reader of over eight years. Her face lit up as she shared her journey so far. For her, books had always been a steady source of comfort and inspiration.

But her frustration was finding her kinda books, and more than once, she has wished she had friends like her to share her experiences with.

When I asked what keeps her going on despite her all that, she simply said “Escape!”