This is one wall in my library. I work out in here, too, and often look at a shelf thinking, "I really should read that," or "Maybe three copies of this one is enough?" Yesterday while I was working out, I thought a shelf summary would be a way to reflect on the books I own, to inspire me to read some of the unread, to revisit some old friends, and maybe even make room on the shelves for some new ones. (Perhaps the 28 books stacked on the counter next to my desk?)
I'm starting in this room, with these shelves, but I have several more bookcases around the house. I wish I had done this before we moved when I donated half of the books I owned, thinking we were downsizing--all those Penguin Classics I ruthlessly left behind! But I've filled my shelves again (these old ones, some new ones) and this seems like a project that will help me reflect on the years of reading I've done. I'm going shelf by shelf, and there is some logic to my shelving. Working on this now when it's too hot out, and in the winter when it's too cold, will keep me busy! Memoir by book title, a few lists...I have no ideas yet how I'll structure this, but I am excited to dive in.
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