TammyinTN Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm purging our bookshelves today. I can't believe how many books we have. I'm trying to decide what to keep and what to pass on. How do you decide this??? I'm like, maybe I'll need it again....ohhhhhhhh! Anyone want to come help?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I sent you a pm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txmom Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I put all like subjects together, then see if I can use any of them in upcoming years, like history, or grammar, or writing, then the ones I cannot I sell or take to half price books and resale there. 'Linda:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie N Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 This is what I am trying to use: Eschew the good for the great. I realized that if I kept buying and keeping all the good books I run across, then I will have way too many books. So I have decided that I only have room for great books, and am weeding out the merely good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm no help. I just keep them all. I cannot get rid of good books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenKitty Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have the same problem with books:rolleyes: Though 'sometimes' I get in the mood to go through them and only keep the ones that are favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Someday in my future dream home, I'm going to have a library. The room is going to have those large almost floor to ceiling windows, giant bookshelves inbetween those large windows, a fireplace and a hidden window seat! I'll have plenty of room for all my books and even more. What a beautiful dream!!!!!!!!!!:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Elisabeth...I love your dream...that's my dream to.:D I decided to donate about 100 books to the thrift shop on post and give the rest away to friends. Since cleaning off that...I was able to restore order to the shelves and keep all my resources together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I decided to donate about 100 books to the thrift shop on post and give the rest away to friends. Since cleaning off that...I was able to restore order to the shelves and keep all my resources together. Good for you! I decide what to keep of my books based upon several criteria: - classics in good condition that I will want to use later - reference works in good condition to be consulted later - paperbacks I'm currently reading or on my To Read list - recently read books that were important to my understanding of the world - parenting books that I want to be able to loan out or quote from in writing or posting For the children: - classics in good condition - historical eras we haven't gotten to yet - historical eras we will return to, if the book isn't too easy for the age the kids will be - science books that are interesting to read - age-appropriate experiment books (current age and up) I get rid of easy readers once my children are in chapter books. I move out twaddle as fast as possible (e.g., Spider-man picture books). I get rid of historical books that are not going to be re-used once my boys have finished them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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