Books on Books on Books

I’m doing an appreciation post for books and bookcases!

I didn’t grow up a lover of books. I think I struggled with comprehension as a child. I made good grades though. I feel like, and I’m aware this isn’t unique to me, that I just was good at copy and repeat and once I didn’t need the information anymore, out it went. I would have to reread passages in textbooks so much in school, I wasn’t gonna look at a book once I made it home. It was too much! Unfortunately, reading felt boring .

I didn’t began exploring novels until my teen years. My aunt gave my sisters and I a bin full of Jackie Collin’s and Patricia Cornwell’s books! What a ride and honestly, the crazy, action packed, drama filled pages, reeled me in and started a journey into the book lover I am today.

When I became an adult I discovered the Library! Lol, I’d been to the library, hello, those book reports in elementary school did not write themselves. The visits were an extension of school work, I wasn’t interested as a child. I’d peruse the aisles of my local library and pick books that stuck out to me in whatever way; the title, the cover, or the summary inside. During this time is when I had the realization that I reread a lot and practiced reading slower, listening to myself and comprehension got better.

I checked books out of the library for a while. Back then I moved around a lot so carrying heavy books from place to place wasn’t ideal. I had 50 pairs of jeans and a mean coat and shoe collection, can you say bag lady, lol. I stopped buying pants and started buying books! I don’t solely buy physical books. I bought digital ones too. My library continues to grow. The kiddos love to read, as well. I fostered a love of reading earlier in them and I’m grateful. They’ve added books on shelves inside of there virtual Roblox worlds and that just makes me proud!

The mood has been set and I’m loving it! This setup is right up my alley. Even though Ive obtained stability, to many books scare me. The minimal amount of books makes me think they’re on the same page as me!

Oohhh, I love bench seating in a home, in a kitchen! I have benches in multiple rooms. You can never go wrong with a great bench and this one is done so well! This built-in is perfect. More books, still not to many. Makes you want to sit by the window with tea and a good Thriller.

Okay, ok, I saved the best for last. The whole space is just Devine! This would be the most ideal bookshelf situation I’d be comfortable with. Books to the max, not overwhelming. Although, can you really be overwhelmed by books?! Maybe, for the oddie bodies out there.

Oh, the light fixture in this room is definitely goals!

Decorate however you like, with as many books you desire.

And I’ll continue to do the same!

Take Care of Yourself