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It must be amazing to have your own library. I wonder sometimes what various collections would have looked like now, had I ever been allowed to keep one. I spe

It must be amazing to have your own library. I wonder sometimes what various collections would have looked like now, had I ever been allowed to keep one. I spent a lot of time in libraries over the years, especially as a kid, and being surrounded by books just does something. Now libraries feel more like hangout places where kids vape and talk on the phone. To be surrounded by books, in your own peaceful place, sounds like pure bliss.

1123581321 5y ago
Visit a few estate sales and library book sales. It’s quite doable and starts to feel immersive once you have two shelves.
- effingwewt 5y ago
  Im going to give this a go,al much appreciated!
  - spaztastical 5y ago
    When you see a lot of books, ask the seller for a bulk discount. Check with recycling centers and ask really nicely. Third, local libraries get donations they then sell for money donations or they have to dispose of - especially old text books. These are ways to acquire books, but maybe not quality or good condition. Another option is Half Price Books sells "books by the foot" like old encyclopedias or law books for aesthetic value.
    - effingwewt 5y ago
      Thanks for all of these, I'm making note of all the great tips. I'd have never thought of any of these. I just feel like the older I get the more precious books and knowledge become. Like if there's anything at all worth collecting it's books. I can't believe books are sold by the foot now! I used to save money from doing odd jobs to get encyclopedia Britannica volumes as a kid, those and the Wildlife Treasury Series. When I got a bit older those damn Scholastic catalogs got me too! XD
icosahedron 5y ago
Never too late to start. I have lots of books that I've collected over the years, but I've had several portions of the collection "dispersed involuntarily" for various reasons. :D To be surrounded by books of your own choosing is nice. It doesn't have to be a lot though. Just having a stack of nice books near your bed that you like or believe you will like is usually enough. I am a firm believer in tsundoku.

1123581321 5y ago

Visit a few estate sales and library book sales. It’s quite doable and starts to feel immersive once you have two shelves.

effingwewt 5y ago
Im going to give this a go,al much appreciated!
- spaztastical 5y ago
  When you see a lot of books, ask the seller for a bulk discount. Check with recycling centers and ask really nicely. Third, local libraries get donations they then sell for money donations or they have to dispose of - especially old text books. These are ways to acquire books, but maybe not quality or good condition. Another option is Half Price Books sells "books by the foot" like old encyclopedias or law books for aesthetic value.
  - effingwewt 5y ago
    Thanks for all of these, I'm making note of all the great tips. I'd have never thought of any of these. I just feel like the older I get the more precious books and knowledge become. Like if there's anything at all worth collecting it's books. I can't believe books are sold by the foot now! I used to save money from doing odd jobs to get encyclopedia Britannica volumes as a kid, those and the Wildlife Treasury Series. When I got a bit older those damn Scholastic catalogs got me too! XD

icosahedron 5y ago

Never too late to start. I have lots of books that I've collected over the years, but I've had several portions of the collection "dispersed involuntarily" for various reasons. :D To be surrounded by books of your own choosing is nice. It doesn't have to be a lot though. Just having a stack of nice books near your bed that you like or believe you will like is usually enough. I am a firm believer in tsundoku.