Read the Room
Written by: Jo Ann L. Breaux
When I was a child, my parent’s had a beautiful hutch desk made for me and within a few weeks, I had my own set of Childcraft Encyclopedias along with a set of World Books. I sat at that desk for hours reading. I learned so much sitting at that desk and it lead to an early onset bookworm condition. My mom had to basically beg me to go outside.
I outgrew that desk, but I created a new home in my town’s library. I devoured books. Today, I’m still a voracious reader and my love for books has not subsided. It is National Book Lover’s month and what better way to celebrate than to show you some beautiful home libraries and reading nooks. Don’t forget to support your local bookstores and check out these local authors! (click for info)
I used to think anyone with a home library was bougie and there’d be a lot of dark wood and dusty old furniture in a grand room. Today, having a home library is on my home dreamscape wishlist. The thing about home libraries is that you can find them in the tiniest of spaces and a nook is a perfect reading spot. You can put one in a dormer space or a walk-in closet or you can fit one on that large landing you never know what to do with. The most important thing is finding a comfortable, tranquil spot to peruse all the written verbiage you can want and have access to all your favorites. Built-ins make the perfect setting for creating your book oasis and now you can find all kinds of unique ways to store your stories.
