DECLUTTER BOOK HOW TO

Some people also like to put all their “keep” books into boxes, so you are welcome to get boxes for that as well. Once we start going through the books, at the very least you’ll need boxes for your “remove” pile of books…although I also recommend having a box or two for a “maybe” pile, in case you aren’t sure about whether you want to keep certain books or not. So your first prep step is to take all the books off your shelves! Do it now if you haven’t already.īut during this prep stage, I also recommend getting a few boxes to sort books into. Why do I recommend this? Well, if you declutter in a piecemeal way, it’s far too easy to miss some books on the shelves…or you may end up giving up and only go through a few shelves instead of doing all of them. Doing this allows you to see all the books in your collection at one time, so you won’t accidentally miss any books on your shelves. If you’ve been following along with our book organization challenge, you already know that I recommend you make downsizing books one big project and just go ahead and pull all the books off your shelves in the beginning. I can guarantee that knowing your “why” will help you keep going when the going gets tough! Prep Your Book Decluttering Supplies

DECLUTTER BOOK HOW TO

So before we get started with the actual process, tips, and questions for getting rid of old books, first we need to know your “why.” So ask yourself: why do I want to declutter my books?Īre you preparing for a move and wondering how to get rid of books when moving? Do you have more books than you have shelf space and piles of books strewn across the floor? Are your bookshelves so crowded that you can’t find the books you want to read? Or is there another reason you want to declutter your books? Leave a comment on this post letting me know your “why” for decluttering!Īnd once you know your why, write it down so you can refer back to it during the decluttering process. Those of us who are bookworms know all about the special relationship between books and their owners, and sometimes even just the thought of culling your library can cause anxiety!

So let’s get started! Why Do You Want to Declutter Your Books?ĭecluttering book collections is a lot of work and can be an emotional experience for many book lovers. And that’s what I’m here to help you with today. If you want to keep all the books in your collection, then go for it!īut if your home or bookshelves are starting to feel cluttered and causing you stress and anxiety (or making you feel guilty or overwhelmed!), then you may want to consider some organization and decluttering of the books you own. In fact, I’m not even here to tell you that you need to declutter your books at all. We love books, so how could we possibly choose which ones to remove from our collection? That’s like choosing a favorite child…or deciding which body part you’d be least unhappy to lose!īut I’m not here to tell you today that you have to downsize your book collection drastically or cut it down to a specific number (30 books with the KonMari method, anyone?). Are you wondering how to declutter books in your home library? Or are you considering decluttering your books but feeling overwhelmed? Not to worry-today we’re going to talk about all the best tips for decluttering books!ĭecluttering books is a sensitive topic, because getting rid of books can feel almost sacrilegious to bookworms.

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