AboutTsundoku (積ん読) describes the gentle yet restless habit of acquiring books faster than you can read them, letting them gather into comforting piles. This definition poster brings that quiet ambition into view, encouraging a reflective balance between curiosity and humility. Hang it in a study or office to remind yourself that the journey of reading begins long before the first page is turned.

What does Tsundoku mean?It’s the habit of buying books and letting them stack up unread.

Where does the word Tsundoku come from?It originates from Japanese, combining 積ん (tsun, “to stack”) and 読 (doku, “to read”).

Why hang a Tsundoku poster?It subtly reminds you to honor curiosity while practicing humility about unfinished reading.