If you find a pile of books on a bridge, this is why

Earlier this year, artist Shaheryar Malik was about to post a selfie from the Brooklyn Bridge when he had second thoughts. He wanted to share something different with the world.

Malik thought social media had become impersonal and he wanted to connect with people in a more meaningful way. The Reading Project was born. 

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20160628-the-artist-who-shares-books-not-selfies