tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post4179645651394987701..comments2023-07-05T08:04:35.813-05:00Comments on TECHNOBABE'S ADVENTURES: Arranging BooksCiCihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-88601556885271283092011-05-30T22:50:34.979-05:002011-05-30T22:50:34.979-05:00My reading style is what I'd call eclectic. Th...My reading style is what I'd call eclectic. This year, I've read To Kill a Mockingbird (classic fiction), Three Little Words (a memoir) and a parenting book. I'm also trying to get through an audio book of Jane Eyre. I guess I don't like to be predictable. I do like to collect books, but when I get an amount that hints of hoarding, I donate most of them to the library; if you're not going to read them again, what's the point in keeping them--Books are meant to be shared.Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-59354326931952411722011-05-23T21:30:41.570-05:002011-05-23T21:30:41.570-05:00I am a book slob. They are everywhere. I have book...I am a book slob. They are everywhere. I have bookcases in every room and even had some built in when we bought the house. I love the smell, sound and feel of books. Reading is pure joy for me.<br /><br />And yes, I always have a book with me.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000815937078399278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-77569571065351755392011-05-22T15:44:39.449-05:002011-05-22T15:44:39.449-05:00I take a book with me nearly everywhere I go. It&#...I take a book with me nearly everywhere I go. It's even easier to do now that I have an e-reader. At home, I still have a collection of actual books. I like to arrange them by author. I don't intend to read them again, but I like to see them on the shelf... like old friends keeping me company.terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-26854050377110635102011-05-22T03:01:50.360-05:002011-05-22T03:01:50.360-05:00I always have books with me. Keep a bag in the tr...I always have books with me. Keep a bag in the trunk of my car. Mine are organized by subject mostly...but my books multiply and are creeping into every room of the house... I have a "thing" with books...I have been trying to get rid of some...but all I am able to do is make lists and then box them and store them in the garage... I guess I realize I can live without it or not look for it for a year or so...then I can let it go....Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-63110247828653064722011-05-20T05:09:09.522-05:002011-05-20T05:09:09.522-05:00We have a lot of books in a real library room in t...We have a lot of books in a real library room in the house. There are shelves all around, a fireplace, and a couple of comfortable chairs, and a reading table. Books are a huge part of our life.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-65992541165746589512011-05-19T22:04:33.148-05:002011-05-19T22:04:33.148-05:00Hey Techno, Most of my favorite books are cookboo...Hey Techno, Most of my favorite books are cookbooks and I have a TON of them. I usually take a cookbook with me on vacation to read-- weird, I know, but I find them fascinating.<br /><br />My books are stacked so the ones I am loving the most are the easiest to reach.<br /><br />And there are always a couple of fiction books on my nightstand for when I need to wind down at the end of the day.<br /><br />xo jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-77483718658091853802011-05-19T20:00:36.795-05:002011-05-19T20:00:36.795-05:00All of the above!All of the above!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-83666853982441629012011-05-19T11:24:11.403-05:002011-05-19T11:24:11.403-05:00On the shelf and grouped by subject, more or less....On the shelf and grouped by subject, more or less. But then I have a shelf for oversized books of any subject, a space on top of the bookcase for smaller books with two thick hard-cover books that act as bookends, also any subject.<br /><br />Probably 95 percent of my books are non-fiction. On the other hand, my wife's book collection dwarfs mine and I would say 99 per cent of her books are fiction. I think we have three bookcases, more book shelves, and other storage areas on desks, below coffee tables, etc. None in boxes that I know of.<br /><br />And we're having a garage sale this week but no books will be offered up for sale.Big Dave Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18363712781308133633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-5900318026886137272011-05-19T01:55:30.128-05:002011-05-19T01:55:30.128-05:00This is a fun discussion, Technodearie. I majored ...This is a fun discussion, Technodearie. I majored in English Lit so I have hundreds and hundreds of books. On shelves, sorted by genre ~ fiction, poetry, ancient, criticism, la la la. Then in front of them are more books stacked flat on top of each other willynilly because I've run out of shelves. I usually take a literary journal to appointments so I can enjoy poetry instead of agonizing over the disrespectful whoever is keeping me waiting. What do you do with YOUR books?Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-52162650848443383902011-05-18T20:24:07.836-05:002011-05-18T20:24:07.836-05:00We have a four shelf standing bookcase here plus a...We have a four shelf standing bookcase here plus a built-into-the-wall bookcase too. The bottom shelf of the built-in unit and the top shelf of the standing bookcase are a mess -a jumbled-up mess consisting of the kids books. The other shelves which contain Mandy's and my book -plus some very old books too that had belonged to my grandfather, are fairly orderly -at this point in time -but yet, not organized orderly. Meaning -no rhyme or reason as to how the books are placed on those shelves! But for the moment, I'm content that those shelves anyway or fairly orderly in appearance because you see, I happen to be a mega slob!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-3535535701456720662011-05-18T17:37:20.138-05:002011-05-18T17:37:20.138-05:00I love books, but I must admit the reading ebooks ...I love books, but I must admit the reading ebooks works very very well for me. I have my iPad on me at all times and it is incredibly handy.Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-82907819838739023142011-05-18T12:29:05.597-05:002011-05-18T12:29:05.597-05:00I love real books. I love to hold the physical bo...I love real books. I love to hold the physical book and turn the pages. Mine are on a shelf, by author.Karenhttp:andwhatdoiknow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-47911618434409330932011-05-18T05:46:33.660-05:002011-05-18T05:46:33.660-05:00Hope, I like your description of your "readin...Hope, I like your description of your "reading nest".<br /><br />Talon, Bookcases in every room sounds like a true reader to me.<br /><br />Kristina P, Interesting that your husband is the avid reader.<br /><br />Margie, Sounds so peaceful to take a book with you on a drive and stop somewhere to sit and read.<br /><br />lisleman, We get ten books apiece every two weeks at the library and we exchange books with friends and find used books various places.<br />Glad you and your wife are readers too.<br /><br />Maggie May, That says lots about you. To me, it says you are more interested in reading books than displaying them. Good for you.<br /><br />Hilary, Yes, finding books to read at yard sales and thrift shops is like finding treasures.<br /><br />Fancy, I know you are a reader because your vocabulary bounces my brain off the wall.<br /><br />Whitney Lee, Books everywhere in your house sounds like a great place to be. And being a lending library to your friends is awesome.<br /><br />secret agent woman, You sound pretty organized and it shows in your posts.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-57163827173072638652011-05-17T21:35:07.794-05:002011-05-17T21:35:07.794-05:00On shelves, arranged, roughly, by subject. Except...On shelves, arranged, roughly, by subject. Except for the stack by my bedside. I don't typically take books with me to waiting rooms unless I know I'll be there a llong time.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-46569435904467383602011-05-17T20:25:43.014-05:002011-05-17T20:25:43.014-05:00Oh, I love my books. I have them everywhere. Eve...Oh, I love my books. I have them everywhere. Everywhere. I am not sure you can find a room in my house without a book. Maybe the dining room? I have a couple of bookcases that hold my fiction books (arranged by author, two deep and double stacked), but my nonfiction are typically wherever I most use them. I serve as a library for my friends and family; they typically turn to me when they need something to read. My husband was pretty excited when I got a Kindle because he's ready for the constant influx of books to end (he's not a reader and can't share the passion). <br /><br />What a happy post. I now want to go wander through my books, greeting old friends and rediscovering past passions!Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-32405192744821936962011-05-17T19:23:25.054-05:002011-05-17T19:23:25.054-05:00What an interesting topic! Come to think of it,...What an interesting topic! Come to think of it, I have bookshelves for easy access.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing!!African Refugeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581134958316667506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-52888624959896891132011-05-17T18:41:34.329-05:002011-05-17T18:41:34.329-05:00Questions.. questions! I have no rhyme nor reason ...Questions.. questions! I have no rhyme nor reason to how I store my books except I have one spot for those I haven't read yet, but intend to read soon. I get most of my books from yard sales.. usually at 25 cents each.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-55822472966877355652011-05-17T16:19:26.583-05:002011-05-17T16:19:26.583-05:00I have some books arranged on bookshelves and some...I have some books arranged on bookshelves and some piled in boxes. But none of them is neat....... just don't get the time.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-66477343459238890182011-05-17T14:52:25.647-05:002011-05-17T14:52:25.647-05:00Most book shelves and of course there is my better...Most book shelves and of course there is my better half who arranges totally differently than me. Most the books are probably by subject and/or size of book. We typically get the books from the library so the amount stays reasonable.<br />Book life - never thought of it that way. There's real life, blog life, after life, night life, work life, no life - don't know if I have a book life.Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-70246686568731278962011-05-17T12:18:56.454-05:002011-05-17T12:18:56.454-05:00Oh, have to try again!
Just left a comment but it ...Oh, have to try again!<br />Just left a comment but it got eaten up again by Blogger!<br />Anyway, I love books and have tons!<br />Lots of bookcases!<br />I take books with me in my car and will stop to read at a nice peaceful spot!<br />I always take books with me when I travel.<br />My hubby tells me that maybe I need to get rid of some of my books as i have so many.<br />But I just can't as I love my books!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433759763753850718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-36633935954572812942011-05-17T10:34:20.912-05:002011-05-17T10:34:20.912-05:00We don't use the library. We only use Amazon. ...We don't use the library. We only use Amazon. My husband is an avid reader. I'm not as much. We need a library!Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-80690785969864879382011-05-17T10:02:10.992-05:002011-05-17T10:02:10.992-05:00I have bookcases in every room and books are group...I have bookcases in every room and books are grouped together so I can find them easily. I always have a book in my purse for those expected (and unexpected) wait times. I also have short stacks of books - ones I refer to often (like dictionary, gardening books or bird reference books) - on my desk. Books are like friends to me - my life would feel empty without them.TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-25552548078976929092011-05-17T09:38:07.950-05:002011-05-17T09:38:07.950-05:00I have a hug bookcase with books mostly lined up a...I have a hug bookcase with books mostly lined up and then the extras all helter skelter. My reading nest is in the living room - a love seat up against a wall - right now my current reads - most all of them library books - are stacked along the backside of the love seat where I can reach up and grab one. I've been reading up a storm the last while. It's lovely.Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045801745534184703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-3659888870217294072011-05-17T08:08:52.228-05:002011-05-17T08:08:52.228-05:00Jeanie, I like that you have some of your books in...Jeanie, I like that you have some of your books in your bedroom too.<br /><br />DJan, Your place sounds similar to our place. I know you like reading as much as I do.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713908623268184440.post-71602895986664929982011-05-17T08:06:39.933-05:002011-05-17T08:06:39.933-05:00Stickup Artist, love it, poetry book on top like a...Stickup Artist, love it, poetry book on top like a cherry on top. Like you, I go to the library very often.<br /><br />Ms.A, Haphazard is good sometimes, but not the hard to reach part.<br /><br />Rock Chef, You sound pretty organized.<br />Oh, wait till I tell my hubby about you being just like us, a book with you all the time. Even five minutes wait is time to read a chapter.<br /><br />Gary, your priority books, art, are together, handy for when you need them.<br /><br />Shrinky, hooray, another reader who carries a book with you all the time. Welcome to the club.<br /><br />LL Cool Joe, your book interests coincide with your DJ gigs. Interesting you have no fiction.<br /><br />Brian, I have read all our books too and some are regulars for me.<br /><br />Betty, we would never have a home large enough if we kept all the books we buy. Have fun going through your books.<br /><br />R J, Interesting to hear your opinion of e-books. I am not there yet.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.com