DECIDING WHICH BOOKS TO KEEP
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Consider these questions when sorting through which books you'll keep and which you are willing to part with:
When was the last time I read this book?
Will I read it again?
If it's a cookbook, do I use it? Hint: the presence of food stains indicates a keeper.
Is the book a classic?
Does the book have specific value — is it a signed copy, first or collectible edition?
Is the book out-of-print or hard to replace?
Do you have mulitple copies? (Just keep one)
Do you have an electronic version of this book? (Let the paper version go)
Is this a book I've borrowed and need to return?
WHAT TO DO WITH BOOKS YOU'RE LETTING GO OF
Donate to: Friends of the Knox County Library, KARM, The Salvation Army, local churches
Specifically gift relevant books to: family members, neighbors, co-workers, or friends.
Recycle: if a book is beyond repair & has seen better days
Consign: your books at McKay's Books
WHAT'S ON OUR BOOKSHELVES
Chasing Slow, Erin Loechner
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo
domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home, Editors of domino
The Nesting Place, Myquillin Smith
STYLED BOOKSHELVES
Photo via designsponge.com
Photo via designsponge.com
Here's a fun video showing a few different ways to style your own bookshelf. And a cute infographic drawing of the different styles!
