Hi! So lately I’ve been inspired to share my bookcase/bookshelves thanks to other book bloggers that have been encouraging me to do so (and because of Shelby’s post). Another incentive for me to post this is because of Addlepates and Book Nerds‘s weekly meme that allows book bloggers to “explore their bookshelves” and share their findings with the blogosphere. Honestly with school and the PCAT creeping up in July, I probably will make this a monthly feature instead. So I’ll do all of the 4 challenges in that month in 1 post at the end of each month. But since this is only the third week of March, I’m just going to share my bookcase in this post.
So with no further ado, this is my main bookcase that holds most of my novels (and the two sides holds movies)! They’re kind of sorted into series and genres.
And I actually have a couple more shelves that aren’t so interesting.
As you can tell, I’m kind of crazy when it comes to buying books to complete a series. Obviously there are still some that are incomplete, but hopefully I’ll buy the rest someday. So out of curiosity, are you guys as obsessed as buying books as I am? Or are you more of a library-goer? Or neither because you prefer ebooks? Anyway, happy Friday everyone! 🙂
Are these built-in bookshelves in your home? I absolutely love it. And you’re so neat! My bookshelf is so disorganized right now. haha
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Not exactly, there’s actually a wall behind it! The bookcase was an addition to my home about last year. Thanks, Erika! 🙂
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Well regardless, it looks awesome! 🙂 Your welcome, Summer.
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I LOVE your white book shelves, they’re so pretty! And I’ve always been a library-goer, but lately I’ve been buying a lot of books. I think it’s because my school and public libraries don’t have a lot of the books I’ve wanted to read recently so I’ve just resolved to go out and buy them. This has not been easy on my wallet! Great post, Summer! 🙂
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Thanks, Shelby! It will never be easy on our wallets I’m afraid, good thing I’m not a shopaholic when it comes to other things (well except for food, I’m a total foodie and will try anything). Honestly, I used to be an avid library-goer, but I’m too lazy to leave my house to get my books once I’ve placed holds on them (why does this not stop me from going to the book store? idk).
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Its amazing! And you are soo organised I must say! 😉 Hermionie’s wand :’)
Such feel good post this is. 😀
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Thanks, I do like to keep things neat! 🙂
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Such a*
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Hermione’s wand!!!! It all looks so amazing and I’m trying to quash the green eyed monster right now . I do not have enough space for this , hopefully in the near future I get to Have enough space for so much well arranged books..Okay I’m really jealous Summer😄.
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Aha, thank you, Cassandra! 🙂 (And for some reason your comment was in my spam box for the longest time?? So, sorry, for the late reply! WordPress can be so odd…)
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Oh my god, Eeeennvyyyy. I have two small bookcases in my flat because there’s very little wall space to put them against; most of my books are in (neat and organised) piles on the floor or on the mantel. Floor-to-ceiling shelves like your big white bookcase are my dream.
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For the longest time, I mainly stacked my books on top of one another, creating a wall of books, but then that became too ridiculous. So I’m glad I finally was able to get this bookcase made. The only downside to building this is having the urge to always buy books to add it to your shelves! 😛
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Yeah, I’ve got these stacks against the side of the sofa. Now they’re wrapping round the front and taking over the house. Clearly the solution is to buy a bigger house 😛
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Oh my, those shelves… I like how the layers are sort of staggered. I used to go to the library so much for books and CDs, but when you’re abroad and the library doesn’t really have what you want, I’m so much more into buying books. Oops.
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I definitely have an addiction to buying books, and the sad thing is I have a number of huge libraries at my convenience.
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It’s quite definitely a floodgate that opens and never closes 😛
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Those shelves are so big!! I’m insanely jealous! I wish mine were that big… Doing a monthly wrap is a good idea 🙂 Hope you enjoy participating! 🙂
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Thanks, I’m looking forward to doing them! 😀
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omg. I just totally imagined those shelves having sliding hinges at the bottom of the thing where your wall extends infinitely and you push the shelving back into the wall and can collapse the two other sides (as shown in the image) into one wall panel back to back to back. (I hope that made sense…)
Tangents, I know, but otherwise this is a massive shelf!
Cheers,
Joey
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Haha, your imagination and humor is just too awesome!
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I love your built in bookshelf. There’s still a lot of space. meaning a lot of book shopping to do. 🙂
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Oh no, watch out, bookstores. 😛
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Wow your bookshelves are massive! And everything looks so pretty all organized. 🙂 mine is such a mess I can’t even look at it. 😛
I’m more of a library-goer because you have so many books to choose from in the library and my local librarian is really nice. Also I have no space left in my bookshelf for anything. Not that that’s stopped me from going on big book buying sprees before 😉
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I used to go to the library so often! Is it bad that I’m lazy to go the library now? You have to go choose the books, check them out, then return them. Why doesn’t this stop me from shopping at book stores, I’ll never know. 😛
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Oh, my goodness, Summer! Those white built-in ish looking shelves are beautiful!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing! Ugh, that’s my dream. I need a whole giant room with build-in shelves like yours!
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You will! We can both have Belle’s shelves! 😉
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I like how yours are organized, by topic and with some sideways. Practical, and pretty to browse.
Mine are all in storage, as we’re getting the floors redone (eventually) but I love the idea of this post. I’ll have to do a post to celebrate, if my library ever goes back to the way it’s supposed to be again.
Love the pics!
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You must, I would love to see it! 😀
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Just wow. Exactly my version of heaven!!
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Ahaha. 🙂
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OMG YOUR BOOKSHELF IS SO COOL!! 😀 Well, coming from someone who does NOT have a bookshelf. Trust me, every time someone asks if they can see my books, I just wave my kindle in front of them, which makes them give a look which says,”OK…….”. But I am proud with the number of books I have on my kindle because, let’s just say there is quite a number. But I seriously hope that one day I FINALLY get a bookshelf!! Still swooning at yours…. 😀
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I have to confess, I own less than 10 books on my Kindle. I have a hard time reading electronically… But ebooks are really more convenient (I mean you press one button and, voila, a book appears on your shelf)! ^.^
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Truly inspiring! Thank you for sharing. After seeing your beautiful display, I’m seriously motivated to turn something into a giant bookshelf, and fast. Your bookcase is one to be admired. Great job!
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Thank you! And you really should, I bet it would look lovely! ^.^
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SO JEALOUS!! I love those white bookcases and *sigh*
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Aha, thank you! 🙂
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Love your bookshelves! I had to move most of my books into the garage, because I turned my shelves into a video library. My garage is full of shelves, but my books are boxed. I just recently started putting shelves in my bedroom, but they’re nowhere near as nice as yours. Love it!
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Thank you! And I’m sure they look great, you should consider posting a picture when you’re happy with the final look! (And how do you keep your books boxed? Do you ever have trouble finding them? :O)
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I do! Originally I was putting them in cardboard boxes, but now I put them a clear containers. This has made it easier to find them when I need them.
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So jealous of all your nice shelves! I’m pretty sure that the first thing I’m going to get when I get my own house is pick a wall for my new bookshelves.
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You should, it really is a nice investment. It makes organization much easier! 🙂
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You’re shelves are so pretty! AH! And yes, I totally understand. I have such a book buying problem. I can’t get enough!
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This addiction is quite scary. 😛 And thank you! ^.^
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