The library where I work is closed right now, at least through March 29. And, it seems that family and friends were concerned, but they do think I probably have enough books to last for that duration. It all started with a text from my sister, Linda, who said her son, Daniel, thought I probably had enough books for at least four months. I laughed, and told her at a rate of 22-25 books a month, I have enough for at least four years. Actually, I have more than enough for even that length of time.
And, then I started getting comments from blog readers and from authors in email, saying I’m sure you have enough books. So, now, I’m going to embarrass my mother. Oh, yes. I have enough. And, these pictures don’t even show more in the house, or the three book ranges in the garage.
I want to reassure you. I’m okay.
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| These are the most recent arrivals. Obviously, I don’t eat at my dining room table.
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| 2nd batch of recent arrivals. I also don’t use this kitchen counter.” |
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| Books for eventual giveaway on my blog, but I could read them if I needed to.
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| In the middle bedroom
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| More from the Middle Bedroom |
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| The back bedroom |
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| Living room
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I have stacks I forgot to photograph. I have another filled bookcase of autographed books in the middle bedroom, and a closet with cartons of books I moved from Arizona. Then, there is an entire box of review books from Library Journal, which I won’t photograph. There’s no picture of the four books I’m currently reading.
I promise all of you, book-wise, I’ll be okay for quite a while.
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Good morning, Christie!
OK, I guess it looks like you probably do have enough,
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But are they organized in a way that you know which book is where and how to find what you want to read? We have a wall'o'bookcases in the den and a smaller wall of built-in bookcases in the hall, along with two bookcases. I am able to see all the titles, at least, though I do have piles on some of the bookcase shelves in the den.
In my bookselling days, it was tough. I had boxes of paperbacks in the small closets in the den (and on the shelves in the closet), as well as about half the bookcase space in the den (most of which has been taken over by Jackie's books in recent years).
Still, rule #1 is: You CANNOT have too many books.
I know vaguely where they are, Jeff. In other words, I have a pretty good idea which room the book is in, and even which pile. It sometimes takes me longer than I'd like to find the one I'm looking for. On the other hand, I come across forgotten treasures! At one time, I did have books organized better in bookcases, but the books kept pouring in.
You're right. You CANNOT have too many books.
My "stash" is almost as bad – I always said we might have a snowstorm and I'd need all those books!! I agree that you cannot have too many books!
We may not have food and toilet paper, Penny, but we have books. And, frankly about that TP, if we get desperate…
I had a [now, sadly, late] friend whose dream was to go into a cabin in the woods with all of his unread books for six months, then come out and catch up on the books he had missed in the meantime. I know I have hundreds of unread books on my shelves at home – as well as some I plan to reread "some day" – as well as hundreds more on the Kindle, but there are always newly discovered books and authors I need to add.
I'm still able to pick up holds at the library, but one of my libraries is allowing books to be taken out for twice the usual time. I've gotten rid of a lot of books this year (mostly read) in preparation for moving but the books I have on Kindle alone could probably take me into the next millennium! I know I'd get around to them someday.
LOL…..that looks alot like mine!!! I doubt I will get to them all in my lifetime. 😢
Love this post. Thanks for a good laugh, Lesa! Big hugs to you and the kitties.
I am so jealous although I am fine too.
Thank you, everyone. I hope you did get a laugh, as Beth said. And, Beth? Thank you for the virtual hugs. Best kind nowadays. You take care of yourself.
This is funny. We all have more books than we have time to read them. That is OK, let’s buy more or yet win more.
I am the same way about coffee mugs and 👡👠‼️
It is fun. I am thankful I have them all.
You never know, fhey might run out of 📚📚📚📚📚 got to be prepared. They ran out of toilet paper.
Just be safe everyone., please.
Lesa, many hugs for you and the fur babies.
Lesa, I am 🙏🏻🙏🏻 for you, fur babies and your blog, those you read it.
Hugs
Hahaha! Lesa, you definitely have years worth to read. Being surrounded by your books and your cats isn't such a bad place to be, is it. If you run low on food, maybe you could do a books for food exchange. Hope you get lots of reading in while the library is closed.
omg i love this post! Love it love it love it to the moon and back!
Happy Reading, Dear Lesa
xxoo
Thank you, Charlotte. And, you and your family take care of yourselves. I'm sure you have books to read as well. Hugs, my friend.
That's funny, Kathy. You're right! I could do books for food – put the books outside my door. Someone could knock and leave food, and I'd pick it up after they left. I think I'm okay with food, too, unless they tell us 4 months as I read about seniors in Italy. I'll still be okay with books, though.
Thank you, Kaye! And, I'm not worried about you and books either. Thank you for sharing my post!
So happy to see that we all agree – you can't have too many books! Marie Kondo notwithstanding. Who could live with only 30 books.?
Yes, I think you are okay! I have enough ARCs I committed to read to keep me going for awhile, then there is those I haven't read on shelves, hidden in closets, etc. And of course there are the e-books. I think dedicated readers won't be bored any time soon.
I feel better now. 🙂 Glad I'm not the only one with lots of unread books. I really find it difficult not to buy books when I see books for sale at the library and at thrift stores, plus I buy my favorite authors' books when they come out.
Oh, none of you should feel bad after seeing my collections. And, I don't feel bad either!