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So … the books that you own (however many there may be) … do you display them proudly right there in plain sight for all the world to see? (At least the world that comes into your living room.)

Or do you keep them tucked away in your office or bedroom or library or closet or someplace less “public?”

This is a two-part answer because I have two places of residence

First: In my apartment (pictured above) I have a single bookcase because it’s a small living space. But just because it’s small doesn’t mean it isn’t powerful. This bookcase contains some of my all time favorite books.

Second: At my home I have a library. My mom converted a spare bedroom into a library for me several years ago when she realized I was using my clothing drawers for books and not clothes. I wish I had a picture to show because the shelves are absolutely gorgeous; a wood shop student at a local high school made them. Even though the books aren’t in plain sight, doesn’t mean I don’t display them proudly. Every time someone new comes by the house, I always make sure to show them the library. The visitors come willingly into the library, but they usually give me a look that says "Why did you show me this?" on the way out.