The books that ate my house

[pbray]

In order for the service technician to access my modem and DSL line, I had to clear a path in the writing room (friends who have seen this room now begin laughing hysterically.) Over half the clutter was books, which makes sense given that the books have overrun every other room in the house.

I think it's time to face the fact that I need to do something, but obviously a project of this magnitude requires careful contemplation and research. Which is where you come in, as I've used my newly restored internet access to create a poll.
[Poll #1563432]

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[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

What do you do with books after you've read them?

Well, for a long time I just held onto them, but as we needed space for the growing family, I began to cull some of the herd. I've still held onto about 85% of the books I've ever owned, however.

Only if the author regularly visits my house

I've never had an author visit my house, so if this were the criteria I'd have nothing in my house. It sure must be nice to have an author over to play a game of, oh, say, Settlers of Catan....

Engineer a way to store to books on the ceiling

Four words: attics and air conditioning.

Seriously, my book total would be much much much larger if the Cincinnati area didn't have an awesome library system. There's a reason to be proud of a system that regularly ranks in the top ten in the country in terms of book circulation, and had last year's best main branch library (according to some ALA trade publication).

You know, I didn't count the kids' books in the total I gave...

[pbray.livejournal.com]

Alas there is no attic in my house, but if I had one, I would store books there.

My local author friends are indeed game monsters. I also have autographed books from folks who are not likely to visit--first books from members of the local RWA chapter, for example, that after a suitable period can be donated to library sales.