Did I mention that...

...I've got a few books LOL

This alcove in the study made a perfect location for a big chunk of my collection but there are more. There are still some boxes in the loft that have books in that haven't been brought down because of the lack of shelving.
I have to admit that the upper shelves here where the bulk of the paperbacks are, actually consist of a double depth of books - I was running out of space so what was I supposed to do **chuckle** I also have to have a bit of a 're-arrange' as you will have noticed a few books slotted in on top of the rows. There are alsorts here...gardening books, cookery books, sailing, woodworking, herbs, crystals, classics and a few odds & ends thrown in for good measure.
This set of books is a treasured collection. Not quite encyclopaedias but something similar - Books of Knowledge. They were bought shortly after I was born. They are beautifully bound and it is lovely to have something that was actually printed not far from where I was born in London. I can remember referring to these a lot for homework and projects...and despite the contents being so very out of date they are still an amazing source of information.

The Internet brings us so much information these days at just the touch of a button but there is something to be said for thumbing your way through these hefty old tombs...........................................