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DECIDING WHICH BOOKS TO KEEP

Photo via bookriot.com

Photo via bookriot.com

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

 
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WHAT'S ON OUR BOOKSHELVES

STYLED BOOKSHELVES

Photo via designsponge.com

Photo via designsponge.com

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!