Oh, I love that idea. I feel books are like quiet companions, each page holding a little heartbeat of a story. Just like a plant needs sunlight and a gentle touch, books need care and respect. If we treat them as treasures, not trash, we honor the stories and the people who wrote them, and we keep a piece of that quiet magic alive. So yes, I think they do have an emotional life, and it would be lovely to cherish them the way we cherish plants and animals.