Rainbow Books

sweet!

I had to find this book on Friday and could not! I thought it was more of an orange color and started scanning farther down.

Ship of Gold in Deep Blue Sea- sinking of the SS Central America. I bought this book about 5 years ago. For me it was one of those that was hard to put down but just about any nautical or maritime book is. This book is on the top shelf of one of my bookcases in the bedroom.

Not too many people seem to know this one. My aunt was involved in the recovery of the textiles that they found in the shipwreck.

I am one! lol

Go Chronicle Books! The only one I could find, though. :(

My books were organized by topic and then alpha by author but I decided to change these two bookcases so that they were arranged by color. I like the way it looks but I can't find anything anymore!

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myleftthumb says:

somebody sure likes to travel and sail! and what a brilliant idea!! :D
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Pierre Friedmann says:

You gave me something to do this Saturday... I thank you much. Since I can't find anything as it is, a rainbow booksehlf is a splendid idea. Sweet!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

bluemarla says:

myleftthumb- before the reorginization, one of the two bookcases was entirely travel. I do have several other bookcases in the house in other areas with different topics. But, you are correct, I do love to travel and sail! :)

Pierre- I am glad you like this idea. If you try it yourself, I would love to see a photo!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Dragan Fly says:

Okay now Marla ... I have to say that I don't feel so bad that I have my literary, music and movie collection neatly organized in an Excel file. Not too sure I would have had the gumption to use the rainbow approach to organization. That said ... I have to confess a strange attraction to it. Alas, I still have books in boxes, else I'd be tempted to create my own Marla Rainbow.

Oh, and a nice shot as well.

Curious Marla, Is it still impossible to think you can take Ogden from 53 to 59 without a traffic light or traffic messing up the pace? I remember a day when that was possible.

Have a great day! ;-)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

bluemarla says:

Dragan, I've got books in boxes and stacked up next to bookcases too. I have thought about the excel approach but haven't implemented it yet. It might take too much time now- I'd rather spend time on flickr!

As for Ogden Ave- it's pretty much a mess no matter where you are. Quite impossible now to get from 53 to 59 without traffic or lights- you would find lots of both now.

Thanks for your comments- they made me smile!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Cirkusprinsesse says:

Uhh my little librarian heart hates things like this - bur it sure looks great.. Before I started to study to librarian, I organized my books after size and cd's after color like you do here. :oD
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

bluemarla says:

Cirkisprinsesse- I know what you mean- I wasn't sure if I wanted to break the order myself but I am happy I did.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Rejean Pellerin says:

What a great idea! Maybe it is more slow to find a book but while you are searching for it you may rediscover books that you have forgotten and read them again.
Could you post it in my group? This is an excellent photo!
www.flickr.com/groups/72759907@N00/
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

bluemarla says:

Thanks Réjean. I actually had found your group and meant to post this photo there. I think I was reconsidering because many of the photos look like such formal liraries, I wasn't sure if mine would fit in. Thanks for the formal invite- I have posted it now!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Rejean Pellerin says:

Thank you for your posting!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Rissan says:

Looks very nice, but it would be a disaster for me to search.
I like to have my books in subjects and in alphabetic order.

But it certainly colours your room, and although Réjean is right by sorting them on colour you probably came along some books you hadn't seen in ages.

I know for sure when starting such a project I would be lost in one of them within ten minutes.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

photo fiddler says:

:)
Some people will do anything for a good photo...
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

AA PhotoBoy says:

That’s hilarious! Very creative! Finding things on a bookshelf is way over rated anyway!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

bluemarla says:

Thank you Rissan, photo fiddler and Jay for your comments!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

uncliched says:

great idea. i have to try this out !
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ladyloneranger says:

It looks great! Ever-so-much better than most bookshelves! What a brilliant decorating idea!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Turkinator says:

Looks cool though.
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

dbthayer says:

fresh!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Flipped Out says:

And I thought I am the only one doing this! I do this for my CDs too. I love it!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

chelly-egg says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called love your covers, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jaartepr says:

Ha. This picture reminds me of a friend that aranged them with a story made out with the titles.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

garylonergan says:

I did try this at home but i couldn't find anything looks very beautiful though
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Yateski says:

Looks great!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Creamy Dreamy [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Thanks For Everything Marcel!!!!!!!!!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

conejoazul says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Show me your books, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

fiction~dreamer.●๋• says:

wow, you're so organised!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Book Sniffers*,
and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

giorgio 12 says:

How many books !! I like this bookcase !!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Halesz says:

Good idea! :)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

jpctalbot says:

I am an astronomical spectroscopist who's main occupation is to sort light into its component colors : I find your classification scheme oddly satisfying!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

espresso marco says:

Beautiful > useful

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Just a Photography & Photos Lover says:

Now that's a Cool setting of books there.

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

nikiya2789 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Libraries & Books, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Köttbullekvist says:

Your divine shot was called to the group "Gods chosen picture"!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Noel_Hynd_books says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Readers & Writers, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

bluemarla says:

Thank you, everyone, for your comments on this photo. I am pleased that so many people are book lovers!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

tillie31 says:

Marla It would have been so much easier if you let us shelve like this during the sort. Love your work!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Rissan says:

Very colourful.

The search will make you aware of what you have already. and you could stumble upon a book you haven't read for ages, and be drawn to it.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Melody.loves.you says:

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Melody.loves.you says:

Please add this photo to Books on the Shelf!
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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Earth911.com: Amanda_Wills says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called earth911.com, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Fer Jimenez says:

so beautiful!

Hi! I am manager of a group called Books / libros / livros and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Santa Sampa says:

Super!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

SnapShotStrawn says:

Oh it does look WONDERFUL though!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

peon1 says:

Flott bilde med veldig artig oppstilling av bøkene
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

karenreisvaag says:

Lurer på om noen har lest alle disse bøkene
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

nightmare_hbt says:

your photo's really cute. Can I download it ?
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Indy Grrrl [deleted] says:

I would love to do this to my bookshelf
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

a.khongpak says:

Nice pic!.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

PaPeR.cLiP says:

OMG. that is HILARIOUS! I love it!! I did something similar, but on a much smaller scale. I'm really starting to ponder doing the same for all of my books... hmmmmmm

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mariecarmellepierre777 says:

nice
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

TicTakTuc says:

me gusta!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Pippa's Long Stockings says:

This looks so cool!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

bluemarla says:

I am so surprised by the continued popularity of this photo. It has, by far, the most views of any of my photos, and the most favorites. Thank you all for your comments and your visit!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

emily :D! says:

AMAAAAAZING!!! i love love love this :D
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Fer Jimenez says:

Read is GREAT!!!

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cactusdeaudouce says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called mes livres-my books, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

bobo3039 says:

What an amazing array!! Love this!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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