I find lots of fun things while browsing J. Kaye’s Book Blog and this is no exception. Originally created by Peter @ KyusiReader, who says:
“I’m a firm believer that the books you have are a reflection of your personality. Never mind that you don’t get to read them, just the fact that you bought them and keep them in your bookshelf say a lot about who you are (or who you want to be)”.
He also collects peoples bookshelf photos and features them on his blog. So why not pop along and take a look.
Well, my taste in books is pretty eclectic. I love all genre: horror, crime, thriller, scf-fi, fantasy, chick lit and romance. I suppose I don’t read historical fiction but I think I’m pretty well read. So, not sure what Peter would make of my bookshelves and how they reflect my personality.
What do you think? Also, if you want a closer look just click the image and it will take you to a larger version 
This is my ‘Horror’ bookcase
(although the last couple of shelves are taken up
with sheet music as I used to study music)
The next two bookcases are for my ‘Classics’
These are my pride and joy!
My dedicated ‘Agatha Christie’ shelf
My ‘Thriller/Crime’ and ‘Paranormal’ shelves
Looking at my photos I think I’m seeing a bit of a trend – I’m a bit of a neat freak! I suppose my shelves are pretty tidy, but I do have lots of books that are piling up on the floor that are a complete mess. I need more bookcases but we are decorating at the moment, so once that’s finished I will get a really lovely bookcase to hold as many books as possible!
So, I’ve shown you mine, now you show me yours!
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I was going to say! I wish mine looked half that organized. I am out of room, so mine are all over the place in piles. So I think I'll just keep my disorganized self away from the camera!
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I know, I must say that I do like my books in order. I think if they were higgledy piggledy it would annoy me and I think it's because I like showing them off
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Your shelves are gorgeous! I love the pne way up high…. I wanted one like that.
Very organized too. I have not done that yet because I don't know where to start, most of mine are one hit wonders… I only have a few collections by the same authors.
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Beautiful shelves! I can't send you pics of mine – would be embarrassing!
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Wow – I'm so jealous of your organized and neat shelves! They look amazing! One day – I will achieve this!
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Your shelves are absolutely beautiful! You make be want some now…lol. The thing is mine would never be so organized.
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Sheila – thank you. I like the ones high up too. This shelf only goes half way round the room but hopefully we will finish it this year to go all the way.
Debbie – No! You should send pics! I don't care what the shelves look like, I just love seeing the books
Alicia – thanks for you comments. Yes, I do love a tidy shelf, but if I showed you where the rest of my books are you would see how messy I can be!
J. Kaye – thanks, I do love my bookcases, I just wish I had more!
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Wow!! You're books are so neat and organized!
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Here's mine:
http://annavivian.blogspot.com.....collection
I did a similar post back in January. My TBR shelf has changed alot.
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I was going to say the samething that a previous blogger said. They are beautiful, and arranged so well. Mine on the other hand are all over the place. I have three book cases. But there are books on the floor in stacks. There is no place to put them. I have made a place on my Amoire for stacks of books and they keep piling and piling.
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Oh Wow! I love your shelves – especially the classics one. I want one!! x
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Wow, I love how organized you are
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What a gorgeous collection! So neat and organized! Wish I had room for those high shelves….love 'em!
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Great post and wow, I love your bookshelves!!! But where's the chicklit section?
Here's a quick peek at my book collection: http://i31.tinypic.com/b7yljp.jpg It was taken a while back so things have changed a bit, but I'm planning to post my pictures on my blog soon anyway! I just love checking out other people's books!!!
ps: There's an award for you at my blog – you passed it on to me, but you definitely deserve it too.
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Hi Guys, thanks for all the great comments – I love my bookshelves too
My chick-lit section are the books I mentioned that I piling up on the floor. They are a recent addition to my book collection as I only started reading the genre last year. Hopefully new shelves soon…
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I am drooling over your shelves. The shelves themselves are beautiful and you have your books so nicely organized.
I thought of a few things while looking at these photos:
1) I was just thinking of having shelves on my walls just below the ceiling and lo! You have them and they turn the corners!!! Now I know I can do it! My father-in-law can make me some in a flash!
2) I have never heard of Meg Gardiner before and now I think I must check out her books since you have similar authors among your books as I do.
3) That dedicated Agatha Christie line in front of the window just makes me sigh contentedly.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Now I have to go check out everyone else's bookcases like you suggested.
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your shelves are gorgeous! Wow, I wish I was that organized. I love the classics shelves. I have piles all over the house. I wish I was that organized.
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OMG, those are beautiful. I have been trying to talk my bf into making shelves that are close to the ceiling like those. I can't wait. I just bought 5 more of them at a garage sale today. (As if I needed more!)
Check out my shelves if you get a chance:
http://tamis-ramblings.blogspo.....-mine.html
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They look great! Funny, I just told my hubby yesterday we have no more space for more book shelves on the floor so I heed shelves going around the room near the ceiling
I should show him these pictures.
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Awesome bookshelves and love how your shelves is on author/genre. Your classics are a real eye catcher
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Oh, I love your bookshelves! I especially love those copies of the Harry Potter books… I have never seen black ones like those!
I'm just like you, I am a neat freak with books/organization. Although, right now due to lack of space my books are sort of cluttered
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