Unhauling My Contemporary Books

TL;DR

Book lover struggles with limited shelf space and the need to declutter her extensive TBR (To Be Read) pile.

Transcript

this was probably a bad idea so i am sitting next to all of my contemporary books you can hear nora crying in the background she just went down for the night i'm sitting in my library thinking i have no more room on my shelves i have no more room and i think i need to get a handle on my tbr i i just completed the con marie with me series that said ... Read More

Key Insights

• 👾 The narrator realizes the need to declutter her book collection due to limited shelf space.
• 📔 Categorizing books into different piles helps the narrator prioritize what she wants to read and keeps her excited about her book collection.
• 🖤 The narrator shows awareness of the importance of diversifying her reading choices by keeping books written by black indigenous people of color.
• 💌 Sentimental attachments and guilt play a role in the decision-making process, as the narrator struggles with letting go of certain books.
• 🫠 The exercise of decluttering brings a sense of relief and allows the narrator to create space for new, exciting reads.
• 💩 Reflecting on the unread books in the TBR pile highlights the challenge of managing a vast collection and the limitations of time for reading.
• 📔 The narrator acknowledges the subjective nature of personal preferences in book selection and acknowledges that her decisions may differ from other readers.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does the narrator categorize her books?

The narrator categorizes her books into three piles: always think about, sometimes think about, and never think about.

Q: Does the narrator mention any books she plans to get rid of?

Yes, the narrator mentions several books she plans to declutter, such as "Hideaway," "Idaho," "Firefly Lane," and "The Immortalists," among others.

Q: What is the narrator's motivation for decluttering?

The narrator mentions the need for more shelf space and wanting to feel excited about the books on her shelves.

Q: Does the narrator mention any specific genres or authors she plans to keep?

The narrator mentions her intention to keep and read more books written by black indigenous people of color. She also mentions some specific titles, such as "The Hate U Give" and books by Zadie Smith.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content revolves around the narrator's struggle with limited shelf space and the overwhelming number of books in her TBR pile.

• She categorizes the books into three piles: always think about (always pile), sometimes think about (sometimes pile), and never think about (never pile).

• The narrator also mentions her intention to read more diversely by keeping books written by black indigenous people of color.