Nellie Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 I had the same problem at Uni in my halls of residence. There were no bookshelves in the rooms! We were supposed to study and read books, but had nowhere to store them. I thought that was a bit of an oversight. Quote
bethany725 Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 Oh definately buy them! I think a bookcase makes a home look lovely and lived in. It gives the impression that the person who lives here likes to sit and read in that area and therefore the house gets a loved feel about it. Does that make sense? or is it too early in the morning for me to open my mouth It totally makes sense.. I do really love the look of bookshelves and books covering them. It's really inspiring to me actually! I guess it will all come down to where we settle and how much space we have! Quote
lexiepiper Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 All of my books are in boxes atm, but I'm getting my first bookshelf in a few days! Can't wait Quote
Kreader Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I've just added two new shelves in my bedroom to help with storage. I mostly don't keep a lot of books since I can get through about 5 a week. I borrow from the library or swap my books or give the excess to charity shops ( I get some there anyway). I also hate dusting shelves. Quote
petit_canard25 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Whenever i come home from the library with 5-6 books. Most of them stay on a table in the living room. One would be in the washroom. And then i would carry around the novel that i'm currently reading. Quote
Jaelk Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 My books are spread out throughout my house. My reference books tend to be on the same bookshelf in my dining room with the rest of my books on shelves in my bedroom and in the conservatory (where I like to disappear in the summer) Quote
Nollaig Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Mine are now proudly on a shelf over my bed, supported by mythical creatures for bookends Quote
Ben Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Mostly all my books are in my bedroom on my shelves. I'm finding less and less room all the time; the cupboard that's under my bed wasn't supposed to have books in it, but now the entire top shelf is full in there. Hehe. When I'm older and I get my own place, I'll hopefully get the chance to have a miniature library or at least a room just for books. We'll see. Quote
Kell Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Now that my desk has been dismantled (which is where I kept my unread books), I keep Mount TBR in the drawers under our bed at Dale's side (Xander's cotbed is right up against my side). Quote
Nollaig Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I think people should start including photos in this thread! Surely some people are proud enough of their displays to show their bookshelves off!! Quote
Chrissy Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I think people should start including photos in this thread! Surely some people are proud enough of their displays to show their bookshelves off!! Displays yes - dust no! Quote
Nollaig Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Nothing wrong with dust! It happens! Well if no one wants to thats fine. Just thought it might be cool to see some of these walls and walls of books people claim to have Quote
Chrissy Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 If I can figure out my newish camera, and then work out uploading pictures - I will actually dust the shelves, take a pic, and post it here! Quote
Nici Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I think people should start including photos in this thread! Look at this thread here Quote
Ben Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I'd be ashamed to take a picture of my bookshelves, although they're relatively ordered, still a bit of a mess! Quote
Chrissy Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 OK OK, I'll get dusting!! See you there RoxiS.C! Quote
Nollaig Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Ahhh scroll back up a couple posts and follow Nici's link!! Quote
chrysalis_stage Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 my books are in my book shelf at home as well as under my bed in my university room. Need a bigger bookcase, one i have is only 3 shelves big and its double stacked atm, hopefully getting a new one soon from ikea, one to the ceiling Quote
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