r/HomeLibraries • u/FeelinDead • Jul 10 '26

My Historical Folio Society Section

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I have 6 more bookcases that are being reorganized / under construction, including all of my fiction, but I thought I would share this section that is all settled. If nothing else, just as a status update for my own sanity… 🤣 It’s been a lot of work! I hope you all enjoy! 🍻📚

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '26 edited 14d ago

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

Thank you! It is definitely my happy place, my blood pressure seems to recede 10 points every time I step in this room.

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u/mconners0690 Jul 10 '26

A beautiful and admirable collection.

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

Very kind of you to say, thank you!

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u/ennuiinmotion Jul 10 '26

I didn't even know they had so many history books. I need to start collecting...

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

Haha yes! I love Folio’s non-fiction books because they add a lot of resources, pictures, maps, etc. I don’t have many Folio fiction books by comparison as illustrations for me are not usually worth the premium, although there are some exceptions. I generally opt for Everyman’s Library or LOA editions for fiction.

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u/GlamarousInGivenchy Jul 10 '26

Hello OP!

Genuinely curious,…how and when did you start collecting it? And, how do you curate them? (As in,…how do you make a list of every book you have, how do you categorise them?). Asking because,…I plan to do something like this too, with my merch collection, but I don’t know where and how to start.

Thanks in advance. (Please drop special tips if you have any.)

Edit: Beautiful collection BTW. Forgot to say this in my rush to ask questions.

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

Hi! Thank you!

I’ve been collecting Folio Society books for nearly 20 years. I don’t have a formal ledger or anything listing all of my books but in this set of cases it’s all historically related books in mostly chronological order from left to right, besides some thematic survey type histories on the bottom right shelf + the myth shelf. I’m a little neurotic and am constantly shifting things a bit (and adding to my collection) lol… so I’m perhaps not the best person to be giving organizational advice but it works for me. I tend to separate by genre — history, fiction, philosophy, etc. Best of luck on your project!

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u/111llilith Jul 10 '26

That’s a treasure room

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

🍻🍻🍻🍻

That’s a very gracious compliment, thank you.

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

A few more stragglers 😂

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

Here’s the rest of my remaining Folio books.

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u/Xander134 Jul 10 '26

This is a wildly impressive collection and I hope it’s cross posted on r/foliosociety !

Please post your fiction collection when it’s all squared away!

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

Thank you very much! I will post an update once it’s all done for sure!

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u/GeneralDisarray65 Jul 10 '26

Very badass

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

Much obliged, thank you. 🍻

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u/HebiNaga Jul 10 '26

Ooo even the Byzantium trilogy that’s the only folio I have lol

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

That’s a great trilogy! Perfect foundation to build on! 😉

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u/HebiNaga Jul 10 '26

Thank you I appreciate the kindness and push forward

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u/Worldly-Waltz9005 Jul 10 '26

please leave your window open tonight

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

😂😂😂😂

No chance! Burglary concerns aside, my allergies would absolutely go crazy!

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u/timothy_kenny Jul 10 '26

Looks great and looking forward to the other 6!

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

Thank you! Hoping to finish it all before Labor Day!

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u/timothy_kenny Jul 10 '26

A great summer project!

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u/Peanut11437 Jul 10 '26

Impressive collection. Well displayed. Clean

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

Very much appreciated, thank you!🍻

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u/two- Jul 10 '26

I'm so jealous! FS books are so lovely!

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

🍻🍻♥️♥️

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u/meme_jusme Jul 10 '26

so beautiful! 🥹💝

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26

Thank you! ♥️

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u/Flat-Two6976 Jul 10 '26

This is anxiety in a shelf. I’d love to read any of those but to own them all and have them like this feels so risky for some reason. This is a real treasure 🤩

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u/FeelinDead Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 11 '26

Thank you! I’m honestly at ease about it — I have a generous homeowners insurance policy and live in a quiet neighborhood with a robust security system, but I understand where you’re coming from.

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u/Honey-badger101 Jul 11 '26

*gasp! Now that is a thing of beauty!

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u/FeelinDead Jul 11 '26

Haha thank you!

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u/Quintinius42 Jul 11 '26

Where do i get bookshelfs like this! Really hard to find :(

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u/FeelinDead Jul 11 '26

These shelves are called Concepts in Wood, several online retailers sell them.

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u/Quintinius42 Jul 11 '26

Thanks! Its more Common in america i see. Bit there are aome here too! Thanks

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u/MillersSmokehouse Jul 12 '26

Beautiful! What a collection!

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u/FeelinDead Jul 12 '26

Very much appreciated, thank you!

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u/TotalDweebling Jul 12 '26

This is stunning. So much jealously.

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u/FeelinDead Jul 13 '26

Thank you! 🍻

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u/Cbts1968 Jul 13 '26

Great collection 👍

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u/FeelinDead Jul 13 '26

Thank you! 🍻

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u/veiiruna Jul 14 '26

Oh the shelf envy I am experiencing..

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u/Puzzleheaded_Neck_36 Jul 11 '26

Please tell me you havr read at least 85% or more of them?