FD is doing a “book census” of the FD bookcases. Almost every room in FD’s house has bookcases, usually more bookcases than walls. Over time, FD and Mr. FD have forgotten what books we own, so FD has been doing a book census. Every book gets taken off the shelf, examined, listed, and value-checked (usually against what is being offered on ABE).
When everything is done, FD would like to upload the lists to Library Thing, but first the task has to be finished, and the last three rooms, with the most bookcases are taking a long time. Still, overall it has been a fun project, with many surprises, including signed copies, first editions, and (alas) some duplicates. Mr. FD is very unwilling to give up any book that finds its way to the FD bookcases, even duplicates. FD, on the other hand, would be very happy to get rid of some of the falling-apart paperbacks. That would free up room for the new books that keep arriving!