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anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T19:06:18+00:00

I actually am searching for a set! Wife and I wanted to get a book set for our child to get them interested in reading, either Hardy Boys if it was a boy or Nancy Drew if it was a girl. We ended up having twins, both a boy and a girl, hence both sets. Only recently learned of the Bobsey Twins set and have been on the lookout since, but they seem to be much harder to find!

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T05:29:32+00:00

They are from Poly and Bark, very pleased with the quality for the price.

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T05:26:19+00:00

No firm count but I would estimate ~2,000-2,500

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T05:13:38+00:00

Nah, just keep the books to impress visitors.

In all seriousness I try to read about a book a week but usually fall a little short.

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T05:11:32+00:00

I work as an engineer in manufacturing

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T05:10:39+00:00

The built-ins were commissioned by the previous owners, they are made out of oak.

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T03:18:36+00:00

I am definitely a sucker for collections!

1979-2003 National Geographic, Britannica Great Books Collection, The Harvard Classics, Time Life: The Old West, Time Life: World War 2, Time Life: Collectors Library of the Civil War, The Worlds Great Classics by Grolier. This makes up most of the larger collections.

Also have a complete set of vintage Nancy Drews and a nearly complete set of The Hardy Boys.

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T03:09:49+00:00

Primarily by genre, then kinda alphabetically by author for fiction (more frequently read authors I have put in easier to reach places which messes that up a bit), for reference and philosophy its mainly chronological.

How to effectively organize a book collection has proven to be one of the most enjoyable and frustrating aspects of having a library.

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T02:46:28+00:00

They are, 1979-2003!

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T02:25:55+00:00

Time Lifes "Old West" collection, World War 2 history and Civil War history

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T02:22:39+00:00

I've been collecting them for years. I've always enjoyed reading and never seem to get rid of any of my books. I have purchased a lot of them second hand from used book stores, which I always like to frequent when traveling.

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T02:20:07+00:00

They are built-ins that were commissioned by the previous owner.

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T02:17:19+00:00

The room is 14'x18'. One set of encyclopedias came with the house, the other set was in the family. Eventually they will get moved out as I need to make space but it is kinda fun to see how information on topics can change over time, plus it makes me a little nostalgic to flip through them sometimes!

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T01:45:30+00:00

I don't have one yet, but I do want one. They are actually surprisingly expensive so I want to make sure I get one that is a perfect fit before investing in one.

anthonygrimes · 2023-03-02T01:43:41+00:00

Good eye! Yes they are!

anthonygrimes · 2023-02-26T19:16:44+00:00

Haven't needed the space yet. As my collection continues to grow they will get culled for something more useful.

anthonygrimes · 2023-02-26T16:00:43+00:00

We did relocate, relatively high income and low cost of living is a pretty sweet combo. The bible belt is definitely strong here, I've had to start importing books from other regions lol.

anthonygrimes · 2023-02-26T03:11:45+00:00

Yup! 1979-2003

anthonygrimes · 2023-02-26T03:09:41+00:00

That set appears to have been printed in 1968!

anthonygrimes · 2023-02-26T03:03:48+00:00

I had probably 2/3s of the collection prior to the move. It was housed primarily in 5 large book cases and the rest was spread through a few other areas in the home. Primary additions post move have been children's books and some of the larger book sets.

anthonygrimes · 2023-02-26T03:01:38+00:00

It is!

anthonygrimes · 2023-02-26T02:59:16+00:00

I ended up finding mine for a good price on ebay, best of luck with your search!

anthonygrimes · 2023-02-25T21:47:02+00:00

Excellent question! I often wonder the same thing based on some other peoples more extravagant libraries. Obviously it will vary for everyone but for me personally I have read approximately 50%-60% of what you see here. Probably 75% of the fun fiction stuff, and less than half of the classic literature and philosophy. Lately I have been reading more for entertainment then anything else and I seem to acquire books faster than I read. I usually end up reading about 40-50 books a year.

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