Sorting
Today I am sorting books. In order to make space for the new Schlock books we have to get rid of a 6 foot tall 3 foot wide bookcase. This means we also have to get rid of that many books. Getting rid of books is not easy, because we love books. For each book I ask:
Will Howard read it again?
Will I read it again?
Do we want the kids to read it?
Does either Howard or I have an emotional connection to this particular book?
If the answer to any of those questions is “Yes,” then the book stays.
I am surprised at how many books received a “no” on all four counts. I have two or three boxes of books that we’ll be parting with. I haven’t yet determined where would be the best place to donate boxes of paperback science fiction books. I know of a scout who is collecting books for an Indian reservation library, but I think they’re looking for younger aged stuff. The thrift store takes anything. But I think I’m leaning toward dropping them all at the Orem Public Library, they’ll be put in the sale area and raise funds for the library.