Yup, that’s right. Those books are chained to a library shelf. That’s how valuable these books are. These books, still chained, are part of the first public library in England, the Francis Trigge Library. Founded in 1598 by a local clergyman, in his words, for “the better encreasinge of learnings and knowledge in divinitie & other liberall sciences & learning by such of the cleargie & others as well as beinge inhabitantes in or near Grantham & the soake thereof as in other places in the said Countie.” The works are primarily religious – (religious people would steal books?!)—with very few secular volumes. Why is this important? Because today there are no chains on books. We can read what we want, ink-and-paper, electronic, documentary film or online, where we want – even in a library! The problem now is not IF we can find something to read but finding something INTERESTING to read. As a writer I strive to produce work that is interesting, educational (even if it is historical), and unique. Readers! Choose your books wisely! If you are willing to put in the time to read a book, make sure it is a book worth reading.