'Book murderer' causes social media uproar over cutting thick paperbacks in half

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'Book murderer' causes social media uproar over cutting thick paperbacks in half
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Alex Christofi, a senior editor at the publishing company OneWorld, caused outrage and awe when he tweeted Tuesday that he cuts lengthy books in half to make them more portable. Yesterday my colleague called me a 'book murderer' because I cut long books in half to make them more portable.

A new, and very literal, life hack has taken the internet by storm.

Alex Christofi, a senior editor at the publishing company OneWorld, caused outrage and awe when he tweeted Tuesday that he cuts lengthy books in half to make them more portable. Yesterday my colleague called me a 'book murderer' because I cut long books in half to make them more portable. Does anyone else do this? Is it just me? pic.twitter.com/VQUUdJMpwTHe noted that his colleague called him a"book murderer.

There are over 5,900 comments on his tweet as of Tuesday morning. It had been retweeted more than 1,800 times. Christofi did not immediately respond to ABC News for comment, but he has amended his Twitter bio since his post gained notice.

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