It’s spring – time to spruce up your home and especially your book shelves. Here are some suggestions from my guest Sarah Hollenbeck for adding diversity and interest to your shelves… and your reading habit.
When you look at your bookshelf, what types of books do you see the most of? Are there a lot of romance novels and mysteries, or are you more of a historical fiction fanatic? A bookshelf should reflect your interests, but it can also be a place of inspiration, (millennials know this well — they read the most books after all!) a place where you store books that can help you become a different person. And if you are looking at your bookshelf and seeing very few of these types of books, it’s time to take action.
Non-fiction books focused on education and hobbies are great ways to scratch that reading itch while learning something new. And there are a wide variety of hobby books you can try out, meaning you can still make sure your bookshelf reflects who you are as a person. If you have always wanted to make your home more green, try out some books on gardening or houseplant care. Or if you are a budding woodworker, you could buy a few books on how to tackle home improvement projects.
To help you find the best books to start a new hobby and update your home, the team at Hippo Insurance has put together an infographic highlighting 12 books every homeowner is sure to love. Check out the list below and get started on diversifying your bookshelf and your post-work activities!
Can you add some hobby books to this list? Please do so in the comments!
Love this list! I especially need HOW TO MAKE A PLANT LOVE YOU. . . my green thumb (particularly my indoor-plant thumb) is decidedly . . . not green.
Well, I hope you find something helpful here. My daughter uses a plant watering app to remind her when to water her plants… we’ve both taken an interest in succulents lately. They are pretty resilient! 😉
Interesting. I’ve read Marie Kondo. Our newest sort-of-hobby book is Make Yourself Cozy by Katie Vaz and has tips on self-care and infusing coziness into your life.
What a great book for the pandemic! COVID required reading, I think! I’ll check it out. Thanks 😉
These look more like chores than hobbies!
Got anything on stamp collecting or arts and craft?
Ha! Sorry you didn’t find anything fun. I am currently reading, and happily recommend, Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson to improve my photography skills. It’s very helpful.