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A Stack of Books

March 22, 2012 By Carole

Sometimes my inspiration for Project 365(6) is lacking and I wander through the house with my camera in my hand looking for something different to photograph. I was doing that last weekend and I took this picture of a stack of books on my dining room table.

It’s not a particularly special photo and it’s really not blog worthy.

Except.

Except that I couldn’t help but noticing something all those books have in common. They are totally representative of my hobbies. They are all non-fiction, which is rather unusual for a pile of books in this house. The subjects:  photography, knitting, cooking, positive thinking, all covered in that little pile. While I wish I could say I have read all of these, I have not. I have, however, flipped through them all and begun to absorb them. The little tips, the encouraging words, the pictures and techniques and valuable information in these books will eventually become part of me, part of my thinking, part of the way I work to improve and enjoy my hobbies.

A pile of books is such a simple thing, really. But taking that pile of books and reading them can make a world of difference in the way you live your life.

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  1. Jeannie says

    March 22, 2012 at 7:18 am

    Thank you for books to check out!

  2. Heather says

    March 22, 2012 at 7:56 am

    I love my kindle, but its starting to make me really miss BOOKS. This photo was a great reminder of that for me…

  3. jill says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:15 am

    On our family trip to Portland, OR, I hit the famed Powell’s Books and came home with several stacks of books for my classroom. A distinctive shift in my sixth graders happened with the infusion of new authors and titles. Yep. A pile (or four) of books can make a difference! Read on, my friend!

  4. Vicki says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:22 am

    I’ve been itching to stop in at my library to see what’s new! I even started in that direction yesterday, but it was too nice — and apparently I wasn’t the only one who thought so because the parking lot was empty! It’s raining the next few days…

  5. Patty says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:33 am

    I don’t think there will ever be anything in the world (at least for me) better than sitting with a book. Just flipping through or taking in a good story, it’s always a good place to be. The kindle is nice but I hope the pile of books always exists next to my chair!

  6. margene says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:34 am

    I have a similar pile of books to go through and absorb. I listen to books and also physically read a book or two each month. Books about hobbies are great to have in paper form as it’s easy to thumb through and find inspiration.

  7. Robby says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:39 am

    I believe the phrase is….”Reading, it’s FUNdamental!” I’d say your stack of books proves it once again.

  8. Jenny says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:57 am

    And they are sitting on a beautiful quilt!

  9. Mary K. in Rockport says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:57 am

    And all from the public library. Good for you! We’re slowly sinking here under the weight of TMB (Too Many Books. Yes Virginia, there is such a thing as too many books.)

  10. Jo-Ann says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I’m intrigued by Stashbuster Knits … not that I have much of a stash, but I haven’t checked out a knitting book in a while and I’m feeling the need.

  11. Rachel says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:23 am

    Just the post to remind us why real books are so much better than their electronic versions – what can I say, I am an old fashioned woman,,,

  12. Britt says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:24 am

    I have moments like this where I look at a pile (normally of stuff, not books) and realize that wow! that really is my life isn’t it?

  13. bloglesssharon says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:27 am

    The Kindle is nice but there is nothing like putting your hands on a good reference book

  14. Marilyn says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I’ve got a Kindle but just recently bought a couple books just to have the feel and color of a “real” book. Unfortunately books don’t smell like they used to when I was a kid! I loved that part too…
    That’s a beautiful quilted tablecloth!

  15. Donna says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:37 am

    I like how the book colors match your quilted table cloth! It must be fun to work in a library with all those books around you.

  16. Elizabeth says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:46 am

    As a librarian, I love the fact that all of these books are from the library! I’m sure it was not intentional, but a good way to remind us all of how much our local libraries can offer us… whether in print (my admitted favorite), audio, or as ebooks. And the countdown is on for 50,000 comments… woo-hoo!

  17. Sarah says

    March 22, 2012 at 10:02 am

    The “new” sticker on that cookie book is the same one we use in our library! It makes me feel at home in this post. 😉

    We’ve always got stacks on nonfiction books at our house — it’s what I read for pleasure most frequently, and I’ve always got at least a couple craft books, or knitting books, or travel books out. The best part, though, is that I buy the books at my library so I get to SELECT them all! (And that one on the top of your pile is definitely one I will have to get.)

  18. Linda M says

    March 22, 2012 at 10:15 am

    My first impression of the photo was that it was a sort of incidental color study!
    Seriously, I’m curious about “The Happiness Project” … would you be willing to write a mini-review or at least share your reactions to the book?

  19. Meghan says

    March 22, 2012 at 11:31 am

    I’ve been wanting to read “The Happiness Project”. I currently have
    Brave New Knits” by Julie Turjoman on loan from the library. It’s filled with patterns and stories from popular designer/bloggers. I borrowed “Milk and Cookies” (recipes from a bakery in NY) from the library last month. I’m allways on the prowl for a new knitting book. Unfortunately both my libraries don’t carry many knitting books. With cut backs I’m amazed I was able to borrow the one I have.

  20. Jo says

    March 22, 2012 at 11:59 am

    You’re on to something. You mean one actually must read the books to have them act in your life? the contents don’t jump from the pile into the brain? It’s a step I sometimes forget. Idea for 10 on Tuesday–10 books I have intended/wanted to read forever!

  21. Kathy B says

    March 22, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I enjoyed the Happines project Carole. I have reread parts of it. I also go to her blog Gretchen has answered me personally with a question or two. Great person

  22. diane says

    March 22, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Will have to check out that cookie book!

  23. Susan says

    March 22, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Your stack of books reminds me that I have been remiss lately in NOT making regular trips to my local library to “test” books. I used to always do that with craft books and cookbooks and then buy the ones I knew I would really use. Somehow, I’ve forgotten that habit. It is time to pick it up again.

    Great selection – reflecting some I would pick out myself.

  24. mary says

    March 22, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    what a pretty covering on your dining room table! I’d love to see your review on the photography book.

  25. Ann in the UP says

    March 22, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    I have a Nook, which I really love while traveling, but nothing beats a real book for me. l

    All your books look great, but I have read, reread, and enjoyed The Happiness Project. Gretchen has some great advice that has really stuck with me and improved my already happy life!

  26. Joy says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Very interesting selection, though I’m afraid the cookie one would be a dangerous idea around here, with just 2 of us to eat them most of the time. Melissa Leapman is always good, and I see a couple I need to investigate. Thanks for sharing!

  27. Judi says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    I was deliciously thrilled to see that they are library books. LIbrarians FTW!

  28. Suzanne says

    March 22, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Interesting books, I need to get back to the library. I tend to not go as much in the winter though with this winter I could have gone constantly. I will have to check them out.

  29. Dee says

    March 22, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    A comment to contribute to the count!

    What I liked too about your photo is that they were all library books (really not shocking since you are a librarian).
    I love going in to the library and walking out with a stack of books on a variety of different subjects. Things I was looking or things that just looked interesting to me. I take them home, browse through them and take them back. Always an adventure – I never know what I’ll find that will interest me on any given day.

  30. Julia in KW says

    March 22, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    The other thing those books all had in common – which is often not the case in many households – is they were all from the library (as opposed to purchased)…I confess to using the library primarily for e-books, but it was nice to see your stack of library books…yay for libraries (I’m sure you will agree 🙂

  31. Sarah JS says

    March 22, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    I love looking at other folks’ book collections – either what’s on the bookshelves or the piles that are round about. My husband is the same way. And in fact, I’d passed the first “might we be compatible?” test when he reviewed my bookshelves the day my friend brought him over to be introduced.

  32. Denise Menard says

    March 22, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    One of the great pleasures of working in a library is seeing these great books and being able to check them out a little at a time without alot of fuss or expense. Reading The happiness project helped me to realize how very lucky and happy I already was! Enjoy it and Congrats on the 50,000 comments. I love your blog.

  33. KarenV says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:51 am

    I have never heard of the Happiness Project. I will have to check it out. Inspirational books are one of my “things”.

  34. Nat says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:01 am

    I am new to your blog, glad for the chance to de-lurk and push the number of commenters up!

  35. Cookie says

    March 23, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    50K! Woo Hoo!

    Congratulations!

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