It is not my fault. It is the books fault - being so full of knowledge.  When I read it, it becomes my own.  I have to keep the book.  A visual representation of what I have assimilated.  I do not mean to, it just happens.  It is not a calculated offense.  I know its wrong, but still, I steal books.

(Well… that is not entirely true.  For example, when I go to a retail store, I exchange money for books.  This post is more an explanation for the benefit of all those who have loaned me books and never received them back.)