Lifestyle Gumbo: Organizing Bookshelves

Sometimes the art of effectively storing books is an even greater challenge than choosing what to read. For many book lovers, aesthetic concerns are key when organizing their book collections. An article at eHow.com tells us" How to Organize a Bookshelf Attractively", following three main considerations: subject, size, and color. Chodta organizes hers primarily by color. [via eHow]

One of the problems with shelving books is, invariably, the issue of weight. Many shelves buckle under the pressure of so much heavy reading material. Here’s a video on building an invisible bookshelf that will hold up to 20 pounds of books:

What’s your take on the best way to organize your bookshelves? What does your organization style say about you?

Photos courtesy Flickr.com; Video courtesy Video Jug.

--Rachel Frier