How should I arrange the books on my new bookshelf?

[Middle Eye]

I've tried all of those options at one point or another and I'm not using any of them now...My current style is to just jam books where I have spaces.

That's me exactly! At one time I carefully arranged my books, but now I just try to fit them all somewhere. Two rooms of my house are filled with books. They took over five bookshelves and two closets. I do routinely clean out the books I no longer need, but I replace almost instantly.

The way that worked longest for me was arranging them by size. I hated seeing one tiny book crammed in between two tall books. I actually had a system within a system. They were arranged by size first, but then each size group was arranged alphabetically. But like I said, now as long as I can make space for them somewhere I'm happy. Ha.

 

[Turbocat]

i have to admit..books are taking over the house again..lol

 

[Peronel]

I would suggest......vertically.

Or, take your cue from High Fidelity and arrange alphabetically, chronologically by release date, or chronologically by date you bought them.

 

[jennifer1975]

I BOUGHT A BOOK SHELF! FINALLY! It's small, but has room left for about 10 books. After that, I'll have to stack in front or behind. I should be good for a while.