tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post2925574474636129753..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Much as I love my local library...Yvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-1913941256432042072011-08-16T10:36:11.592-04:002011-08-16T10:36:11.592-04:00Sounds good, Kathy. Moving books around and gettin...Sounds good, Kathy. Moving books around and getting things in order always makes me feel virtuous. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-73402315191951213502011-08-15T22:33:13.959-04:002011-08-15T22:33:13.959-04:00About five years ago, I rearranged my living room ...About five years ago, I rearranged my living room bookshelves, having watched a few home design shows. I moved books in different directions and piles, put pottery and baskets among the books, and -- Voila! The shelf unit actually looks good.<br /><br />In the process, I took two shopping carts full of books to the library.<br /><br />It felt cathartic, like I'd cleaned the whole apartment--not a chance for that.<br /><br />So I enjoy looking at the shelves while I'm at the computer. It's restful and attractive.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-91429188885500166322011-08-15T14:31:07.850-04:002011-08-15T14:31:07.850-04:00Dorte: You are made of stalwart stuff! Good for yo...Dorte: You are made of stalwart stuff! Good for you. My problem is that my TBR pile is all helter skelter. I can't seem to organize it so I just do the best I can.<br /><br />Right now, I'm reading what's in the house except for three Mary Roberts Rinehart books that I bought second hand recently. <br /><br />But that's it!<br /><br />For now.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-33544542123565639232011-08-15T14:28:05.279-04:002011-08-15T14:28:05.279-04:00Good luck!
This summer I have actually done it. ...Good luck! <br /><br />This summer I have actually done it. I haven´t borrowed library books for many months, and with the exception of a handful of ebooks, I have not bought any since May. And I plan to go on in this way until I feel I am in control of my TBR, and not the other way round.Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-10859122814949255982011-08-15T14:26:27.661-04:002011-08-15T14:26:27.661-04:00Todd: I know. Moving boxes and boxes of books is t...Todd: I know. Moving boxes and boxes of books is the pits. Bad backs are the price we pay for our love of books. :)<br /><br />My problem is I don't like giving books away. Books tend to find a permanent home with me. <br /><br />It's a curse. Ha!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-56902781102507000952011-08-14T22:24:52.574-04:002011-08-14T22:24:52.574-04:00I depend on pro movers these days...my back can...I depend on pro movers these days...my back can't match my library.<br /><br />What I've had to back away from of late is burdening my friends with extra books...Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-29874971316292802682011-08-14T12:01:00.390-04:002011-08-14T12:01:00.390-04:00Joan: Yes, exactly. It's nice to be able to sh...Joan: Yes, exactly. It's nice to be able to share the angst. Especially booky angst. :)<br /><br />I know about moving with books. Yikes! That's when you really find out just how many books are actually living in your house.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-44659606649875112402011-08-14T11:59:24.550-04:002011-08-14T11:59:24.550-04:00Kathy: I occasionally do that. But more than likel...Kathy: I occasionally do that. But more than likely the books usually find their way home with me. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-43293617739167178222011-08-14T09:46:37.091-04:002011-08-14T09:46:37.091-04:00I have all the same problems you do. It's too...I have all the same problems you do. It's too easy to reserve books on line! I have been trying to read the books in my personal library that I don't plan to keep because I hope to move back to Boston in another year or two and don't relish packing and moving all those boxes again! One of the nice things about book / reading blogs is that we bibliomaniacs don't feel so alone!joan.kylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015342608992682333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-82825678812958431702011-08-14T09:39:51.435-04:002011-08-14T09:39:51.435-04:00When I feel on library overload, I just let the re...When I feel on library overload, I just let the reserves expire on some books, then renew them when I feel a book gap coming. That's so I'm not staring at a huge pile of books at home, worrying about when I'll read them and the fees.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-23029665642020912912011-08-14T09:11:48.083-04:002011-08-14T09:11:48.083-04:00Karena: Yes, occasionally we need a break for slee...Karena: Yes, occasionally we need a break for sleeping. :) Speaking of which, I was up half the night reading an excellent book I will be talking about in a few days. <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-7594350254134808122011-08-14T09:09:49.490-04:002011-08-14T09:09:49.490-04:00Bill: My problem is with online reservation of tit...Bill: My problem is with online reservation of titles that look good or someone has recommended. I place all these titles on reserve because it's just so easy.<br /><br />Then I have to face the music. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-75334712103448009622011-08-14T09:08:32.677-04:002011-08-14T09:08:32.677-04:00Lisa: Yes, exactly. That was beginning to happen a...Lisa: Yes, exactly. That was beginning to happen around here. I hate that feeling of not being in control. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-73584192143872498132011-08-14T09:07:03.855-04:002011-08-14T09:07:03.855-04:00Nan: It always helps to know I'm not the only ...Nan: It always helps to know I'm not the only one with the problem. :) Libraries can be such an embarrassment of riches. <br /><br />Occasionally I just go overboard.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-71789340860902957272011-08-14T09:05:47.505-04:002011-08-14T09:05:47.505-04:00Carol: I probably won't stay away too long. On...Carol: I probably won't stay away too long. Once I've read a few of own books from my own shelves, I'll be taking a stroll over to the library - it will be like, oh, how did I get here? Ha!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-91179086725427635952011-08-14T09:04:00.550-04:002011-08-14T09:04:00.550-04:00BookBelle: Yesh, those fees add up. But it's s...BookBelle: Yesh, those fees add up. But it's still worth the bargain. It's just that my horde of books had gotten out of control and I felt too much pressure. Wasn't enjoying my reading as much as I ordinarily do.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-26262254461048988232011-08-14T09:02:28.101-04:002011-08-14T09:02:28.101-04:00Sue: Just good to know you're still around the...Sue: Just good to know you're still around the old homestead. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-66408093700345081702011-08-14T01:00:49.524-04:002011-08-14T01:00:49.524-04:00So much to read and yes, so little time!! I do nee...So much to read and yes, so little time!! I do need some sleep!!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br /><br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-73977430695678404552011-08-13T23:45:14.081-04:002011-08-13T23:45:14.081-04:00Yvette: I go to the library but walk quickly and o...Yvette: I go to the library but walk quickly and only look for what I specifically need and leave. It keeps the book count down but is not as much fun as browsing around the stacks.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060945036181065150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-89694860667978252242011-08-13T22:05:51.741-04:002011-08-13T22:05:51.741-04:00I had the same problem with my library books. It r...I had the same problem with my library books. It reached a point where I had some many books and was so unable to keep track of what was due when that I was racking up pretty good late fees. Which was just silly--I could have bought several books with what I paid in late fees on books I never got around to reading!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-56156282465652103332011-08-13T19:33:26.452-04:002011-08-13T19:33:26.452-04:00Reading should only, and always, be fun, fun, fun!...Reading should only, and always, be fun, fun, fun! I used to volunteer at the library and I always came home with piles of books, and would get maybe one read. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-12024606577931227192011-08-13T18:30:10.239-04:002011-08-13T18:30:10.239-04:00I'd bet every book lover can sympathize - I kn...I'd bet every book lover can sympathize - I know I can. There is nothing worse than feeling pressured to read too many books. It takes all the pleasure out of reading.<br /><br />Now you just relax for a while and feel virtuous, because before you know it your car will be making an unscheduled stop at the library and the whole thing will start over again.Carolhttp://www.carolkcarr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-32306677033059096532011-08-13T17:57:34.703-04:002011-08-13T17:57:34.703-04:00You do not want to feel owned by your library book...You do not want to feel owned by your library books (or by the library as the overdue fees escalate). I usually spend a few years with library books and then I buy a whole bunch and spend some time reading from those. I think I am on the verge of going back to the library now - maybe - because your post makes me nervous - as I have lived what you are describing too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-26524316408102868142011-08-13T17:50:15.135-04:002011-08-13T17:50:15.135-04:00Boo! Just wrote a very witty comment and it zipped...Boo! Just wrote a very witty comment and it zipped off into the ether! commenting via iPhone is too fiddly - will have to get the laptop fired up tomorrow! Yvette, I've been busy with DIY but trying to keep up with blogs as and when I can ;-)SueHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394307650434614637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-56675647431447868752011-08-13T16:59:05.985-04:002011-08-13T16:59:05.985-04:00CaftanWoman: That's been my lifetime habit as ...CaftanWoman: That's been my lifetime habit as well. Ha! <br /><br />It's really too bad of us. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.com