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As anyone who has ever visited me knows, I have a LOT of books. Like, thousands of them. 99% Science Fiction/Fantasy
For years I have entertained the idea of creating some kind of catalog for them, not only for my own use but also should the time come when I want to sell them, or for that matter i something happens and I can no longer read them.
I went to LibraryThing with the idea of perhaps getting a membership and listing my books there, and I discovered that not only can I get a "lifetime" membership for only $25, but also they have a cute little item called a CueCat that I can use to scan in book ISBN's. This would be a big help, although I do have a fair number that were published prior to the widespread use of the ISBN.
Still, this would give me an inventory. There is a used bookstore in Hagersville MD, and I'm thinking of giving them a list for a rough estimate of how much they think the collection is worth. If they give me some insanely high quote, I might take them up on it and just get a Kindle, although I am betting they aren't worth very much.
I really want to pare down the possessions, and decide on the disposition of my personal items for when the time comes. I already know who will appreciate my cels... ;)
For years I have entertained the idea of creating some kind of catalog for them, not only for my own use but also should the time come when I want to sell them, or for that matter i something happens and I can no longer read them.
I went to LibraryThing with the idea of perhaps getting a membership and listing my books there, and I discovered that not only can I get a "lifetime" membership for only $25, but also they have a cute little item called a CueCat that I can use to scan in book ISBN's. This would be a big help, although I do have a fair number that were published prior to the widespread use of the ISBN.
Still, this would give me an inventory. There is a used bookstore in Hagersville MD, and I'm thinking of giving them a list for a rough estimate of how much they think the collection is worth. If they give me some insanely high quote, I might take them up on it and just get a Kindle, although I am betting they aren't worth very much.
I really want to pare down the possessions, and decide on the disposition of my personal items for when the time comes. I already know who will appreciate my cels... ;)
