I feel a fierce protection for books, especially as e-books become popular. Perhaps it's habit, but holding a book and turning real pages is still preferred to clicking buttons on an e-reader. I should be thrilled with Kindles, Nooks, etc. because they eliminate the clutter of too many books. I just can't let go of my preference for books.
That said, there are ways to cut down on clutter from books. Any that you've read and won't read a second time could be donated. Any you read and didn't even like or finish should be gone. College textbooks become obsolete very quickly. Gulp, thinking about how much you paid for them, and let them go. If all your books don't fit lined up neatly on the shelves you have, they are clutter. Keep your favorites, of course. I also feel fiercely loyal to libraries. Borrow a book for free. Return it. No clutter!
Today, several books are being donated or given to friends to read and pass on.
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