Bookshelves!

Hey there!

I bought new bookshelves! You have to understand what an undertaking this has been. I have researched and tested and watched videos and I've really taken this way too seriously. But, can a reader really take their bookshelves too seriously? I mean bookshelves are homes for your babies! I can't imagine that a true book reader wouldn't take their time in getting new bookshelves.

So I ended up with these.

First, let's back up a little bit. I moved a few months ago and ended up with a large bedroom. My bedroom is large enough that I created a reading space near the window. When I was creating this space, I had to think of what type of bookshelves would work for me. I decided that these work for me.

I know, I know. I could fit more books on a tall bookshelf. I thought about that but decided that I wanted to keep my room lighter and airier and therefore cut the bookshelves in half and leave the top of my walls open.

I'm also 5'4 1/2" and I don't want my bookshelves to tower over me. It's a thing.

I chose white shelves because of the crisp, clean look of white furniture. Most of the furniture in my home is white so this keeps with the theme.

You see three bookshelves here. These are the new ones that I purchased. There are two more older ones on the other side of the room. I also have a smaller shelf near my bed and that holds my spiritual books.

I am super happy with my new bookshelves. No, I haven't put my books on the shelves yet because my plan is to catalogue the books as I put them on the shelf.

Sighhh. I am too much.

I plan on doing this little by little so that I get it right.

And in a year I'll probably reorganize.

That's okay too.

It Was Bound To Happen!

Hey there!

As the name says, it was bound to happen. You can't be my age, enjoy reading and writing and NOT decide to do this. Yes, with my love of reading, it was only a matter of time before I began a blog dedicated to my love of most books and dislike of others.

I am so excited about starting this blog. I loooove reading. I don't remember when I started reading but I remember my mother telling me to stop trying to read in the dark and go to sleep. I remember the middle school librarian saving the new books for me and my eating in the library (she gave me special permission) while reading the new books.

I've always had a library card. Currently, I have a library card for 3 different counties in Georgia. One of them is a county that I have never lived in before! Yep, I illegally obtained a library card in another county because their book selection is phenomenal. My love of books runs just that deep!

Barnes and Noble is an extension of the library. It's where I go to read magazines and purchase fresh, pretty copies of books that must go on my book shelves and yes, I mean book shelves. A lot of book lovers know what I mean. I don't mean the book cases that can house books and picture frames and exotic bowls and knicky knacks. I mean book cases with shelves so slender that only a book can fit on them, not knick knacks.

Books transport me into a different place, sometimes a different time and every now and then, they transport me into a different galaxy! I love the fact that a good book can change your whole mood. If I want to fall in love, I pick up a romance novel about two people that unexpectedly fall madly, deeply in love. If I want to fight vampires or aliens or dragons, I pick up some Sci-Fi book and become a slayer of some sort. If I want to go back to my true heritage, I pick up a good read about princes and princesses and all sorts of royalty (well!). I keep plenty of books on hand and I always have two or three being read at the same time. 

And what does that have to do with this blog? Well, I'm going to tell you ALL about what I'm reading, what I'm planning on reading, what I've read and everything bookish that I can find. If I take a fantastic trip to the independent bookstore (the last few that we can find!), I'll tell you about it. If my local library has some fantastic author in town, I'll invite you with me. And heaven help me, when I go to the book club and author conventions, you will be my ride or die companion. It's going to be a fun ride.

I don't know how often I'll post -- maybe 3, 4 or 5 times a week. I'm not very sure what writing style I'll use. What I do know is that if you love books as much as I do, then you are in for a treat!

Come back in a day or so and join me. Let's see what we can get into!