Ahh, I’m feeling so much better now that my books have been set free from their boxes and are once again on the shelves. I’m so sorry I’ve been out of touch with everyone but I’ve been busy moving. We had a few snafus but for the most part everything went well. There is still much to be done but that will wait for later.
For now, I love that I’m only a few minutes from a Half Price Bookstore and Book People. My bookgirl radar was definitely on when we found our apartment. I can’t wait to fully discover Austin again. It’s been a long time since I’ve lived there but I’m excited about going back to favorites and getting reacquainted with the city.
Now I’ve got to pack a suitcase because tomorrow we are off to Germany. Actually, the clothes I can throw in quickly, it’s deciding on which books to take which takes some time.
This time around I’m hoping to do a bit of blogging while I’m away and of course blog visiting. I’ve missed you guys. So hope everyone is doing great and more book talk soon!
Welcome back, Iliana! I like the pic of the bookshelves, wow! 😉
I hope everything’s been settled down for you and that you’ll pick up your bookbinding projects and get some reading soon! I like the fact that you’re so near to that two bookstores. I’d be so thrilled (or so broke) if I were you, LOL!!
The Germany trip sounds exciting! I agree it’s always the books that are hard to decide for the packing, hehe. I hope you’ve a fun & a great trip! 😀
OK, I think you might just have more books than I do! Glad to hear that your move went well and hope you have a great trip!
So many books! I’m glad the move is going well. Have a safe trip and enjoy Germany!
Glad the books are free. They look very happy. Have a great trip!
Congratulations! Getting the books on shelves is a HUGE accomplishment. 🙂 Glad all is going well!
Melody – Oh I so miss my bookbinding projects! I will start those as soon as I’m back from Germany. I’ve got a couple of hours before we head to the airport and I’m still freaking out over which books to take – ha,ha…
Stephanie – Hee,hee… I actually have another bookshelf and about two more book boxes. I think I need to go on a book diet!
Nymeth – Thank you! I think the Germany trip is just what we needed after all the stress of moving. I can’t wait to veg out with some chocolates and books 🙂
Stefanie – They do don’t they? 🙂
Tiffany – I didn’t even bother with other parts of the apartment. I just wanted my books out again!
You’ve been busy! Love the photo of your bookshelves.
Have a great time in Germany.
You have more books than I do. Envy Envy.
Have a great trip!
do books fit better sideways?? I am curious because I just bought a new BIG book shelf and still see that I am running out of space!
Look at you Miss Book Addict! 😉
Glad you got initially settled and hope you have fantastic time in Germany!
That’s a great picture! So many books. 🙂 Have fun in Germany!
Have a great trip. It’s always been a standing joke that the first question I’ve asked when looking for somewhere new to live is ‘Where’s the nearest library’. So I know how you feel about those bookstores.
OMG it looks like you’ve got a bookstore there at home! Thanks for the picture and update. You must be very busy unpacking and setting up the new home! 🙂
Is it just me or was that a really fast move! I love seeing all your books and wish you a wonderful vacation in Germany.
Girl, I’m so impressed that you were able to get so much done with your move! Wow, look at all your books in their new home! I’m glad you freed them before your trip to Germany. 🙂 I hope you and your hubby have a great time on your trip. It was so great to see you yesterday and catch up a bit. I can’t wait for all the adventures that awaits in Austin!
My goodness. It must be wonderful to see them all stacked up like that.
Have fun exploring. Must be cool to discover news bookstores and bookish haunts.
Oh, I have to ask – how many cartons of books did you have to move? 🙂
Your shelves look much like mine. Double stacked and triple stacked to get the most on the shelves. People ask me why I do this…the only answer is “I”m obsessed about my books and must keep them all!” I hope you didn’t have to unpack and repack all those shelves. My husband is a mover and he always removes enough to distribute the weight and then uses plastic moving wrap to wrap up the shelves and then he moves them with a dolly all intact. The thought of you having to physically move each book into a box and back out…..makes me cry inside for all your hard work. Either way…it looks great. I also see plenty of room for many more books, especially since the tops are not stacked upon. 🙂 I have visited Austin…such a pretty city.
Glad the move went well. Hope the trip goes well and enjoy getting to know the city again. Love the photo of the bookshelves.
Great pic of your shelves! Good luck on the move, and have fun on your trip! Wow, lots of changes in a short time 🙂
Wow — that is an impressive collection you have going there! Awesome photo!
Great to see you back!! Man…that’s a lot of books!! I love the shelves. I really need to get my book a little more organized. It’s probably the reason I will never EVER move again!
I’m sure the books feel better to be on their shelves again, too! Have a great time in Germany!
Ah, wunderbar! Seeing books on bookshelves where they should be! Set free!!! Have a great time in Germany, hope to see some posts from you there and pictures when you get back.
tanabata – Thanks – I’m having a great time!
Isabel – I probably need to do a bit more culling of the shelves!
Bethany – Unfortunately I couldn’t fit them all the same way so I had to do sideways for some. I need bookshelves that are just a bit wider 🙂
Christine – I am that aren’t I? 🙂
Eva – Thank you! Germany is fun-fun
Ann D. – See, that’s the one thing I haven’t figured out yet – the library. I am pretty sure I have a branch nearby but I hope it will be a good one too.
Matt – Well, I unpacked the bookshelves and most of my crafty stuff the rest of the place is still a bit of a mess 🙂
Tara – It all happened very quickly yes. However we still have the house to clear out in Dallas and my mom is also moving so I will be busy with move stuff for months to come I’m sure!
Shadan – I’m so glad we got to see each other before I left. I should be in Dallas for some time to finish up my bookbinding class so I’ll see you then 🙂
Dark Orpheus – I think I had 22 boxes of books! It was such a pain!
Kristy – Oh no, I so wish I had thought to do that. I did box every single book up and then unboxed. In a way it was good though as I “discovered” some of my books again – ha,ha… But next time we move I’m taking your advice!
Lisa – So far the trip is going great!
Gentle Reader – Yes, my world has been in a bit of a whirl lately. All is good but I wouldn’t mind some calm now 🙂
Jenna – Thanks. I think I need to go on a book diet though 🙂
Stephanie – My books were all over the place so in a way this was great. I got them in a bit more order – mysteries with mysteries, poetry all in one shelf, etc. Granted I don’t want to go through this again any time soon but I would prefer a house over an apartment so I may be moving again in the near future 🙂
danielle – Thank you. Germany is great so far!
Carl V. – I was just taking a bunch of pics today so hopefully I can upload some in the next few days.
You know you’ve begun unpacking when you’ve unpacked your books! Happy reading.
Glad the move went well! You really do have a lot of books!
I envy your bookshelf!
Katherine H. – So true! I’m so glad my books were finally set free 🙂
Alisia – Thank you! And, you said you are about to move too right? Best of luck to you as well!
Popin – Glad you like them 🙂