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rsdsharp

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3. I think we have 17 bookcases. Fifteen to twenty years ago

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Fri Sep 12, 2025, 08:00 PM

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I created a spreadsheet to catalog our books. At that point we had about 1400. We’ve donated some, and acquired others since, as well as utilizing Kindle.

A new computer could no longer access the spreadsheet, and I couldn’t face starting over, but I’d guess we’re up to close to 2000 books. I don’t have the room to buy “books by the foot,” even if I wanted to.

I will admit I have Winston Churchill’s six volume set on World War II quarter bound in blue leather. They do look nice on the shelf, even though I’m ashamed to confess I’ve never read them.

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Books by the foot?!?!?! Are you kidding me?!?!? [View all] Coventina Friday OP

But if you pick books yourself just based on what you like to read, the sizes and colors won't match... RockRaven Friday #1

My collection is 45 years + in the making... Moostache Friday #2

I think we have 17 bookcases. Fifteen to twenty years ago rsdsharp Friday #3

We're a culture of rampant anti-intellectualism. Rizen Friday #4

Nothing new. Lars39 Friday #5

Some people don't even bother using real books. LudwigPastorius Yesterday #6

Books by the foot describes only a small part of my personal library. Aristus Yesterday #7

No not most people. Figarosmom Yesterday #8