Yes Elle, I see what you mean - I too have many shelves in different
places/bedrooms/front room, etc, and like you, I am very reluctant
to let any of our books go - Even the very many architectural reference
books which my husband accumulated over his student/working
years both in the US, England and France.
Anyway, after writing your name in books, are they always returned
to you? The last time I lent one, it was returned with turned-down
corners, the binding broken when they were laid upside down on
a table etc.... so I said 'never again' - It was a hard back book too!
Anyway, I think my bed is calling me, so night night, and
talk tomorrow!