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Bookshelves create a cozy atmosphere : Affective and emotional materiality in bookreading practices (2022)

Kajander, A. (2022). Bookshelves create a cozy atmosphere : Affective and emotional materiality in bookreading practices. In K. Salmi-Niklander, & M. Dalbello (Eds.), Reading Home Cultures Through Books (pp. 111-125). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003139591-9

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Kajander, Anna

Parent publication: Reading Home Cultures Through Books

Parent publication editors: Salmi-Niklander, Kirsti; Dalbello, Marija

ISBN: 978-0-367-68913-1

eISBN: 978-1-003-13959-1

Publication year: 2022

Publication date: 02/02/2022

Pages range: 111-125

Number of pages in the book: 154

Publisher: Routledge

Place of Publication: Abingdon

Publication country: United Kingdom

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003139591-9

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/83905

Abstract

A bookshelf full of printed books is an assembly of objects, which can create affective reactions and a sense of atmosphere. Yet the atmosphere is not experienced in the same way by everyone. For many readers it can be very positive, inviting, or cozy. This chapter explores why the materiality and presence of books and bookshelves can make a positive impact, and what kinds of elements the idea of a bookish or a cozy atmosphere may contain. The analysis is based on written narratives, in which Finnish people describe their reading habits in different stages of their lives. The concept of atmosphere will be analyzed in its cultural sense.

Keywords: reading as recreation; materiality; emotions; material culture; home; books; bookshelves

Contributing organizations

Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2022

JUFO rating: 3