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November 9, 2006

Book Spine P*rn

The Guardian Books Blog asks how do you organize your library? Mine is alphabetical, by author’s last name with no consideration to genre, save for my children’s books which have their own little shelf. And A begins at the bottom of my shelf, to make it less clear that my books are alphabetical and that I am obsessive compulsive regarding my library is not so immediately apparent. I like the patchwork that develops from alphabetical cataloguing, different sizes and colours blending together, and I could just stare at the spines. Actually, often I do. Rows of books might be one my favourite sights to see. Awhile back the Calhoun Tribune displayed photos of her library, and by the way I gazed at them, you woulda thought they were p*rn. Oh, book spine p*rn. Orange penguins are my favourites.

Life continues dully, as I spend whole days at my desk. I did, however, bake a loaf of whole wheat bread today and it was absolutely delicious. Monkey Beach was wonderful. Now rereading The Blue Castle by LM Montgomery, because I remember once reading that it was uncannily similar to Lady Oracle (recently read). And next up: The Emperor’s Children by Claire Messud.

2 thoughts on “Book Spine P*rn”

  1. Erin says:

    I once left my copy of the blue castle in a hotel room and Georgia and cried my eyes out during the trip from Georgia to Florida because my parents wouldn’t turn the car around so I could retrieve it.

    Erin

  2. Kerry says:

    I can see why! It is the best book LMM ever wrote. I hope you got to finish it eventually!

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