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The home library links us with the past, present, and future in a way that is portable, affordable and aesthetically pleasing.
If you want to understand someone’s true personality, take a look at his or her library. Just as a peek into a person’s medicine cabinet can reveal a great deal about their medical history, the books that they read offer a psychological profile of their tastes, interests and values. Book-centered rooms are the ultimate escape on a winter’s day, the place to head for to think and read, regenerate your spirit and ideas.
· The library is a room of secrets. Add a hidden compartment to your bookcase, something Mr. Holmes would approve of.
· Books you love to read, plan to reread or need for reference, should never be out of reach.
· Standing on chairs or beds is no substitute for a sturdy, stable library ladder.
· Two comfortable chairs and good lighting are the most important elements of a well-stocked library.
Excerpted from “Sweet Beams: Inspiring everyone who lives under a new roof!”available on amazon.com
Renee Writes Now! 
Ah, yes! Libraries offer such comfort, Reneé. Just recently I noticed how much my poetry section had grown. And always have a children’s book or two on hand – even if there are no young ones in sight.
I keep children’s books on my shelves, too – the ones Katie and Daniel loved the most! (Plus a few Newberry and Caldecott winners for inspiration.)
Big smile. N
Do you have a special shelf – or should I say shelves?? I do! xxx
Yes, but it holds one book (“Chocolate Principles to Live By,”) a photo of my grandfather and a plaque given to me by my husband: “Alcohol – because no great story ever started with someone eating a salad.”
I bow down at your shelf! xxx
I yearn for a library ladder–a tough sell in NYC shoebox apartments! But I can dream…