Tsundoku

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Tsundoku (積ん読) is the Japanese term for the habit of acquiring reading materials and letting them pile up in your home without actually reading them. Originating in the Meiji era, it combines tsunde-oku (to pile things up) and dokusho (to read books).Rather than a sign of neglect, tsundoku is often embraced for its positive aspects and psychological benefits

Intellectual Optimism: It represents curiosity, a desire to learn, and the hopeful belief that you will eventually have time to explore the books you've gathered.
An "Antilibrary": Unread book piles serve as a comforting visual map of your interests, reminding you of all the knowledge still waiting to be discovered.
Pressure-Free Reading: It allows books to be enjoyed as open invitations and constant companions rather than as chores on a to-do list.

Via: In Japanese, “tsundoku” means collecting books and letting them pile up - not for neglect, but for the joy of knowing they're there, full of untold stories. https://x.com/readswithravi/status/2057643609231647130