how many books do you own?

Scott Fling · Post by **Scott Fling** » 15 Dec 2022, 06:52

6 bookshelves, some 2 layers deep. Lotsa books. I wonder if people think that it's strange when they visit... because I think it's strange to go into a house with no books visible. Anyone else feel that way?

Produce101 · Post by **Produce101** » 12 Jan 2023, 19:41

Considering that I live in a tinyhouse, I would say about 500+! And no they are not all on one book shelf.

Bianca Morano · Post by **Bianca Morano** » 25 Jan 2023, 05:46

I wish to own a collection of physical books in the future. For now, I only read digital books, i.e. ebooks and pdfs, from the internet and other reading sites like Wattpad. Physical books in my country are not affordable, expensive to be honest.

Maslina · Post by **Maslina** » 27 Mar 2023, 06:37

Thousands. Most are used paperbacks. But I also have about 400 free kindle and books to review as well...convenient for travel.

MesfnKalu · Post by **MesfnKalu** » 22 Jun 2023, 15:43

right around 400

Susann Heidy Castro Garnica · 22 Jun 2023, 19:28

Printed books, the inventory is goes up to 927 books. but in digital format, a little bit over 5.000. This is why I'm so out of touch with current books, I hardly ever buy books anymore.

Kaylyn_Marie · Post by **Kaylyn_Marie** » 17 Jul 2023, 10:19

Yes, when I walk into someone's home and see no books at all I am taken aback. I kind of just assume everyone reads SOMETHING but then I'm reminded that a lot of people don't read and are definitely not as interested in reading as I am.

Scott Fling wrote: ↑15 Dec 2022, 06:52 6 bookshelves, some 2 layers deep. Lotsa books. I wonder if people think that it's strange when they visit... because I think it's strange to go into a house with no books visible. Anyone else feel that way?

Post by **Seetha E** » 01 Aug 2023, 13:05

I used to have quite a big collection which I have had to leave behind each time we moved. Now, I have very few books.. about close to 20. There rest, close to 100 belong to my daughters.

Alissa Nesson · Post by **Alissa Nesson** » 28 Jan 2024, 22:47

Gosh, I have no idea. I’ve become a little ridiculous about the books. I have as many bookshelves as will fit in my apartment and I still don’t always have enough room for new books. Yes, there are books I could get rid of to make room for my favorites. I just hate getting rid of good books!

Alissa Nesson · Post by **Alissa Nesson** » 28 Jan 2024, 22:48

j2page1 wrote: ↑13 Aug 2008, 16:09 right around 400, moving is a pain

Seriously! Moving with this many books is what really scares me!

Varisha Khanna · Post by **Varisha Khanna** » 19 Jul 2024, 10:28

I don’t think I have ever counted!
I have a huge collection back at my parents house and I am building up another one now that I have moved out as well! Hope to combine the two very soon.
If I had to guess at least 250-300 books

Genesis Haney · Post by **Genesis Haney** » 16 Aug 2024, 04:28

I am the kind of person that reads book online so I do not own a lot osf books but still if you include my education ones I have around 25-30

Koffie Solomon · Post by **Koffie Solomon** » 12 Feb 2025, 08:32

Currently, I own 12 books. Though I love to buy books, unavailable cash gives me no choice but to download the books I want.

Autumn Shears · Post by **Autumn Shears** » 12 Feb 2025, 20:28

I have about a dozen and three poems books recently brought for inspiration and help me get into reading again. If I had the money and patience I would probably have at least a hundred or so by now. My goal this year is to read at least 20 books.

Post by **Mortii** » 13 Feb 2025, 16:07

Wow, I'm enjoying reading other people's comments on this! While I only own about 30 books on my shelves, they're mostly all books I love. I do wish to have a big home library of my own one day, hopefully the wish comes true! Although I would much rather read more books than own more books.