How wonderful these old books are, thanks for sharing them with us ! I often find treasures in book boxes, the ones where people leave their unwanted books for others, or in garage sales. My oldest book is "Legends of Torquay" from 1850, but I collected several others along the years. I love seeing the names written in the old-school way, the dates, the messages sometimes. I feel it's creating a connection with these readers long passed away 💜
I love your book collection. My Mom used to have the two volumes of Don Quixote written in the original castellano, and I think my brother has them in a box maybe waiting for me to be rescued. I love old books.
We LOVE old books. The last one I bought at a local antique store (normally not the most economical place to buy books, but this time was very reasonable.) The lady that owned the shop asked if it was for reading or decor and I said 'We're readers'. Even in that shop the books were in little stacks of like-looking books.
I love an antiquarian book. I have quite a collection as well and my favourite ones are always the ones with a little note written on the inside with a name and date. It could be the most basic looking book but if it has that note, then it’s worth a million pounds to me. I feel like I’m protecting it for that person, like I am letting them know that the book that they felt so much for (enough to sign it) is in good hands still 😊
Kim, this was such a delightful video. I could tell it's something that really brings you joy. It must be fun to find older books to add to your collection. I too would hope that the writing inside the George Eliot book was actually hers. So cool! Enjoy your holidays!
Wonderful treasures! 📚I recently ordered a used copy of “The Grapes of Wrath” because of your last video! Looking forward to tackling that one in 2025.☺️
Steve’s friend Josh (?) at the Brattle would be the guy to check out that letter. I hope it is! Oh gosh what a magnificent green set of Eliots. I just love everything you’ve showed. (I’ll give you a hint next time you’re short on ideas for a video. It’s a one word hint. Let me whisper it: Eliot. 😂😂😂😂😂😂)
Idea: bestest content EVAH! Those books are such a treat to see and I wish I kept some of the older books I owned (1st edition PSYCHO). "Interior design, décor, wedding centerpieces, movie props, staging". One site wants 34.99 a foot. The "Modern Ocean Breeze Book Mix | Books by the Foot | Sand, Sky Blue" for 55.00 has your name written all over it.
While I don't own any terribly old books, I do have a children's science book published in 1932 that predicts, "Airships will probably be used a great deal in the future for passengers and for light freight", which of course makes me chuckle.
Hi Kim! I love your hardback collection. Old books are lovely and I used to collect the old, foxed paperbacks because they reminded me of the libraries of my childhood. However, they were also often in poor state by the time they reached me - pages falling apart, one even had its cover literally CRUMBLING like paint flakes... Since I buy books to read and not to collect, I kinda stopped buying the old books now..
Roy, of the channel Roy Reads Anything, took action on the situation where old books were sold strictly for decoration. In his first video, in 2022, titled “Reading a Yard (36") of Random Books”, he tells of purchasing such a lot, and then proceeded to actually read the books over the following weeks.
Wonderful, thanks, Kim. I, too, have a love of the books themselves, as well as the reading. Thousands of books on the shelves here, a section inherited from my mother, all lovingly catalogued on Goodreads. Cathy, Brisbane, Australia.
Good morning. Really enjoyed this video. I have a hardback copy of all the Pulitzer Prize winners. Well all but one because it was never published in hardback. It stands out like a sore thumb. I have a huge collection of Franklin Library books
I am reading a wonderful & fun non-fiction book “Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party by Edward Dolnick. The cover blurb tells it all - “How an eccentric group of Victorians discovered prehistoric creatures and accidentally upended the world.” In Chapter 20 titled “Quite in love with seaweeds” the author talks about the Victorians and their frenzy with the sea. I am quoting “George Eliot proclaimed herself “quite in love with seaweeds. Eliot and her partner, George Henry Lewis liked to spend holidays geologizing at promising locales like the Isle of Wright, tapping rocks with their hammers in search of souvenirs. But they found seaweed as alluring as rocks.” Thought of you immediately!
I’m going to join you in believing that Eliot hand write that in your copy. Such a find!
Such a great collection. I love when old books have names and dates of previous owners!
How wonderful these old books are, thanks for sharing them with us ! I often find treasures in book boxes, the ones where people leave their unwanted books for others, or in garage sales. My oldest book is "Legends of Torquay" from 1850, but I collected several others along the years. I love seeing the names written in the old-school way, the dates, the messages sometimes. I feel it's creating a connection with these readers long passed away 💜
Such beautiful old books. 💜
Thanks for showing your old books! I love the few I have, and it's so fun to see yours. I ALWAYS love your videos.
@@annschmidt5461 thank you! 🥰
Such a neat collection! Thanks for sharing!
Mary Robert’s Rinehart is not only a mystery writer, she is a great mystery writer.
Lovely collection!
Oh wow! That little book has such a gorgeous title page!
I love your book collection. My Mom used to have the two volumes of Don Quixote written in the original castellano, and I think my brother has them in a box maybe waiting for me to be rescued. I love old books.
That possible Eliot letter is fascinating! And it is especially lovely to see you hold up Cranford. I so enjoyed reading it in our group!
@@HannahsBooks I loved that reading experience! ❤️
Those books are so great! I love the old signatures in books to by the previous owners. And that letter and signature of GE herself! Very nice.
@@KCRReads 🥰🥰🥰
Really enjoyed this! Would love a bookshelf tour.
@@marnasorensen988 coming soon! 🥰
Treasures, for sure. Loved this video!
@@vickicoleman2474 thank you! 🥰
What a treasure you have. Thank you for sharing. Cheers to your daughter for a wonderful idea. 😊
@@FrankandJudah 🥰🥰🥰
Great topic. Thanks
We LOVE old books. The last one I bought at a local antique store (normally not the most economical place to buy books, but this time was very reasonable.) The lady that owned the shop asked if it was for reading or decor and I said 'We're readers'. Even in that shop the books were in little stacks of like-looking books.
@@Fernie4243 oh boy. I do love finding treasures in antique shops.
I love those old books, lovely illustrations.
Great idea, Clara! Fun to see all your oldies. 😊
Love Rhinehart see was a Pittsburgher and her books are full of Pittsburgh history.
What a beautiful collection. I don't have any myself but love to look at them.
I always love your intros Kim.
Your collection is beautiful. Great video idea!
I love an antiquarian book. I have quite a collection as well and my favourite ones are always the ones with a little note written on the inside with a name and date. It could be the most basic looking book but if it has that note, then it’s worth a million pounds to me. I feel like I’m protecting it for that person, like I am letting them know that the book that they felt so much for (enough to sign it) is in good hands still 😊
@@jamgart I feel the same way!
Kim, this was such a delightful video. I could tell it's something that really brings you joy. It must be fun to find older books to add to your collection. I too would hope that the writing inside the George Eliot book was actually hers. So cool! Enjoy your holidays!
@@marciajohansson769 thanks Marcia! You too! ❤️
What a delightful video, Kim. Such incredible treasures!
Thanks Clara, I enjoyed this
@@fitjock1 🤣🤣🤣
So lovely to see your collection of books. I collect antique copies of Alice in Wonderland, nice to see you have Alice in your collection too.
Oh! I’m such a Mary Roberts Rinehart fan! You have a real treasure there. She wrote mystery and romantic suspense. I really recommend them!
@@booksoffthebeatenpath excellent! Thank you. 🥰
Wonderful treasures! 📚I recently ordered a used copy of “The Grapes of Wrath” because of your last video! Looking forward to tackling that one in 2025.☺️
@@_aileenmaria excellent! Hope you love it as much as I do! 🥰
Steve’s friend Josh (?) at the Brattle would be the guy to check out that letter. I hope it is!
Oh gosh what a magnificent green set of Eliots. I just love everything you’ve showed.
(I’ll give you a hint next time you’re short on ideas for a video. It’s a one word hint. Let me whisper it: Eliot. 😂😂😂😂😂😂)
@@davidnovakreadspoetry I’ve done an Eliot video in the past. But it’s always a good idea! 🤣
Idea: bestest content EVAH!
Those books are such a treat to see and I wish I kept some of the older books I owned (1st edition PSYCHO).
"Interior design, décor, wedding centerpieces, movie props, staging". One site wants 34.99 a foot. The "Modern Ocean Breeze Book Mix | Books by the Foot | Sand, Sky Blue" for 55.00 has your name written all over it.
Books by the foot make me physically ill. I can feel my soul leaving my body… 🤣🤣🤣
Wonderful idea!!! I asked my kiddo once for video ideas. He wants me to film him building bookshelves in Minecraft....
@@eyesonindie my daughter did the same thing! 😂😂😂
@@MIDDLEoftheBookMARCH LOL!! amazing
While I don't own any terribly old books, I do have a children's science book published in 1932 that predicts, "Airships will probably be used a great deal in the future for passengers and for light freight", which of course makes me chuckle.
Thank you Clara for this great suggestion. Maybe you will show your face one day as co presenter. Greetings from Ontario, Canada
@@Tatsgalore Clara has actually been in 2 other videos but it’s been a while. 🥰
Hi Kim! I love your hardback collection. Old books are lovely and I used to collect the old, foxed paperbacks because they reminded me of the libraries of my childhood. However, they were also often in poor state by the time they reached me - pages falling apart, one even had its cover literally CRUMBLING like paint flakes... Since I buy books to read and not to collect, I kinda stopped buying the old books now..
@@SluggishReader I usually buy them in person or when I can see multiple pictures online with their condition.
Roy, of the channel Roy Reads Anything, took action on the situation where old books were sold strictly for decoration. In his first video, in 2022, titled “Reading a Yard (36") of Random Books”, he tells of purchasing such a lot, and then proceeded to actually read the books over the following weeks.
Wonderful, thanks, Kim. I, too, have a love of the books themselves, as well as the reading. Thousands of books on the shelves here, a section inherited from my mother, all lovingly catalogued on Goodreads. Cathy, Brisbane, Australia.
@@catherinemiddleton2393 I use an app called BookBuddy+. It catalogs my library because I’ve been known to buy duplicates accidentally! 🤣
Best wishes with what you choose to read in 2025. I hope you get some great books with fantastic stories. Happy reading!
Good morning. Really enjoyed this video. I have a hardback copy of all the Pulitzer Prize winners. Well all but one because it was never published in hardback. It stands out like a sore thumb. I have a huge collection of Franklin Library books
@@annegibson6072 I’ve slowly been acquiring Franklin Library books. They’re beautiful. I have Now in November and love it!
Read: My Life in Middlemarch by Rebecca Mead, © 2014. This is a memoir of Mead's life as well as a commentary on her favorite book.
@@daveneedham4443 I have. Very good. 🤓
Kim, re the handwriting...you might look at it under magnification. Often printed signatures are pixelated where ink makes a solid flow.
@@ttowntrekker5174 great idea. Thank you!
Old books r awesome inliturer.They works so hard never made enough money for efforts
Sad but true..Take care Have a good Xmas.
I am reading a wonderful & fun non-fiction book “Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party by Edward Dolnick. The cover blurb tells it all - “How an eccentric group of
Victorians discovered prehistoric creatures and accidentally upended the world.” In Chapter 20 titled “Quite in love with seaweeds” the author talks about
the Victorians and their frenzy with the sea. I am quoting “George Eliot proclaimed herself “quite in love with seaweeds. Eliot and her partner,
George Henry Lewis liked to spend holidays geologizing at promising locales like the Isle of Wright, tapping rocks with their hammers in search of
souvenirs. But they found seaweed as alluring as rocks.” Thought of you immediately!
@@susanbolster yes I read similar things about her in some biographies that I read a while back. 🥰
Have you read Dr.Zivago? I love the movie but have not read the book.
@@judybrown1624 not yet. Clara and I want to watch the movie.
Have you considered a show just about Sylvia plath. I am a big fan
@@anngorgone8464 although I’m a fan I just am not that well read in her works. 🤓
They really don’t make books like they used to🥺