I had a similar dilemma when an uncle told me that my library of books was showing off. I gave it a long thought and donated all my books save three to the public library.

After they were gone I have since re-established a new personal library, again. I've decided of the things that I could show off I like showing off books and that is ok ... it is past ok it is a good.

reading is sort of like that. if you like it then reading can be a good. you only owe yourself the reason why and even that is really just a guideline in my opinion.