I love books. Really and a lot. The question of 'what would you like for your birthday Leah?' has always been answered with, 'Books'. I am always on the lookout for a good book. As a result I have acquired quite a few books over the years. Our library is currently selling some of their books, and I just couldn't help buying a few of them too. Now I have too many books for my bookcase.
About a third of my collection.
A recent addition. I bought this 1930's dictionary for 50 cents!
Some of the books I was keeping in the bookcase downstairs. (If you are getting bored let me know) :)
Of all the thoughts this picture could produce, whenever I look at it I think, "Old books, new books, red books, blue books..."
Back to the problem of having a too-small bookcase. (not too many books) I started looking around at the local thrift stores, and found this one for $33. The saleslady kindly marked it down to $25 for me, and the only problem left was how to get it home. A friend and I went to fetch it, and with great effort, squeezed it into her car and brought it home.
I put it up in my room and filled it with my books. The best part? There is extra room!
Back to the problem of having a too-small bookcase. (not too many books) I started looking around at the local thrift stores, and found this one for $33. The saleslady kindly marked it down to $25 for me, and the only problem left was how to get it home. A friend and I went to fetch it, and with great effort, squeezed it into her car and brought it home.
I put it up in my room and filled it with my books. The best part? There is extra room!
Tada!
I always love a good story with a happy ending!
ReplyDeletei like the George Bush book :) everyone is so mean to him! :(
ReplyDeleteLeah, I wish I lived close enough to borrow your books and lend you mine! I love your new bookcase and hope you fill it up with excellent finds. Good books I have read (and re-read) recently include all the Jane Austens, many George MacDonalds (my Grandma gave me her collection for Christmas!) and many C.S. Lewis titles. And of course, I am always reading gardening, sewing, and especially cooking books for good ideas and hints!
ReplyDelete~Your bibliophile friend in South Texas