Bookshelf tour–part 2
This is part 2 in a 3-part tour of the bookshelves in my house.
This is in my study. It’s a bit, um, crowded. Most of the books are double-stacked, plus there’s spillover on the little table on the right. Then we have my Spike figures (and his friends), my postcard collection, and various bits and bobs I’ve collected during travels. The whole study’s like that. I rarely work in there, actually. I do most of my writing at the kitchen table.
One of the living room cases. This one has some fiction, art books, photo albums, and yearbooks. My husband and I went to the same high school, which is why you see doubles for the yearbooks. You can also see my knitted Joey Ramone, plus a few other things.
The second living room case. This one has cookbooks, craft books, and gardening books, plus a shelf or so of general nonfiction. I try to keep these bookcases semi-organized, but am only partially successful.
The third living room case. Travel books, fiction, and a lot of nonfiction. It’s almost entirely double-stacked. Can you spy my beloved copy of CMOS (Chicago Manual of Style)?
Instead of traditional nightstands, we opted for more bookcases. Here’s mine. Double-stacked.
Next post: my family’s bookcases!
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Jennifer wrote: "I noticed you have a book just for knitting socks. I'm learning how to knit right now (I'm much better with crochet!), but I'm curious--how long did you knit before you tried your first pair of soc..."I was a pretty experienced knitter before I tackled socks. I use double pointed needles (I know some people use other techniques). I like socks because 1. I have small feet so I can make socks that fir properly, and 2. they're god when it's hot out and you don't want a half-knitted sweater in your lap!
Yeah, double pointed needles are not my friend right now, nor are circular needles. My sister likes working on big projects, but I prefer tiny things (motifs, dishcloths, toys, cowls). I'll keep working towards socks! In the meantime, I think I'll pester my sister into making a pair. :) Thanks for the response!
Jennifer wrote: "Yeah, double pointed needles are not my friend right now, nor are circular needles. My sister likes working on big projects, but I prefer tiny things (motifs, dishcloths, toys, cowls). I'll keep wo..."I hold my needles weird, whatever type I use. I don't know whether that's a plus or minus with doublepoints and circulars, but it works!
Quite a collection! I need more bookshelves... My dream is to one day have a study lined with bookshelves and a window looking out on a forest. ^_^
Erin wrote: "Quite a collection! I need more bookshelves... My dream is to one day have a study lined with bookshelves and a window looking out on a forest. ^_^"That sounds lovely! I'd love a window with a view.
I spotted your CMOS right away! My 16th edition no longer has its dust cover. (I pull the book out so often that the dust cover proved a major nuisance!)
Karen wrote: "I spotted your CMOS right away! My 16th edition no longer has its dust cover. (I pull the book out so often that the dust cover proved a major nuisance!)"I'm imagining your copy as VERY well-used. :-)
It certainly is. But lovingly used, so it's not looking too dilapidated!
Karen wrote: "It certainly is. But lovingly used, so it's not looking too dilapidated!"I don't mind dilapidated books. It means they're loved.
Switching from talk of CMOS to vintage books: I think that especially there, the tatteredness is definitely part of the charm. As is the possibility of an inscription. : )
With old books, I like to imagine all the places they've been. :-)
And thank you for the shelf tour! I wonder what my favorite authors read sometimes, so it's very nice of you to share the pictures with all of us. :)