Tabletop Games Blog · November 4, 2025 · 10 min
Shelves of Stories - how games and books reflect who we are (Topic Discussion)
Some people enjoy running their fingers along a row of books, looking for one that catches their eye. Others love wandering past shelves filled with board games, drawn to the artwork or the imaginative setting. Book lovers love the smell of paper and ink, while board gamers relish the scent of a new box. Flicking through pages or rifling through components is part of the thrill. Collections are more than mere possessions. They offer manifold possibilities, shaped by curiosity, memory, and imagination. In this article, I want to look at what unites book and board game collectors. Read the full topic discussion article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/11/04/shelves-of-stories-how-games-and-books-reflect-who-we-are-topic-discussion/ Music Intro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot ( https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ ) Music by https://www.bensound.com License code: 46C0EXLIL5Y9PRGI Artist: : Sound EGO Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: PP8VYE7CZEI0GQZR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot Music by Bensound License code: T9CNYEWJLPXP03RO Artist: : Aventure Support If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/ (Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash)