All those books – another world – just

waiting
At my fingertips

—"My First Memory (of Librarians),"
Nikki Giovanni

Which conclusion can you draw about the speaker's viewpoint based on this excerpt?

Reading books makes the speaker feel tired.
Books make the speaker feel like she is somewhere else.
Books make the speaker feel smart.
Reading books is difficult for the speaker.

1 answer

The conclusion that can be drawn about the speaker's viewpoint based on this excerpt is that "Books make the speaker feel like she is somewhere else." The phrase "another world" and "waiting at my fingertips" suggests that the speaker views books as a gateway to different experiences and places, evoking a sense of escapism and exploration.