So I recycled all my books....
First, let me say that this was a choice I made because it was right for me and that I don't expect anyone else to do the same.
That said, I had 16 books of his sitting on various shelves throughout my house. When the news first broke last year, I was filled with unease whenever I looked at them, but I still enjoyed the stories enough to keep them and attempt to separate the work from the writer. But after reading the article, I couldn't stomach it any longer. So I gathered them up and dumped them in the recycling bin. Because, for me, everything has changed with his writing. Many are bringing up the Calliope story in the Sandman series, but there are others. I think of Wednesday's one night stint with a significantly younger woman. I think of Black Orchid being pinned by a predator with knowledge of these heinous acts rather than a man seeking justice on behalf of women. I feel these women he abused were fuel for his work and I can no longer consume it.
I was curious if anyone else felt this way when looking at his work now. Are there things you are catching and questioning in light of the news? Did you donate your books or just throw them away?