Re-org of books

[thehornets]

Have been busy last couple of days re-organisating my office/library, especially the autographed books. The new book cases are up, and all my football books are now in one, and my other sports books in the other. It gave me an opportunity to get all my bios filed in the right order. I still have many other books in boxes, and other signed bits and pieces scattered around, but it is the closest I have got to structuring the layout of my signed books.

I took a quick, shaky video afterwards. Still some other stuff up high that need sorting out another day. It is not a big room, so I have done well to make use of two walls for book cases, and still get a pc in there, plus small record player.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ch-qW99LU

[Anonymous]

very nice those Nigel you've got bloody loads lol 🙂

[serenamorgan]

thats a really impressive collection Nigel, thanks for sharing

[footballdaft0121]

Nice one Nigel - I spotted at least three Billie Piper's there!  Have you read them all is the question.  I know I have pestered you before about writing an article for The British Autograph Club about your books.  That would be great, but I know you have been v busy with your website etc.  so fully understand.

[robboh2006]

thats some collection mate especially the sport ones.....some rare ones in there too mate

[thehornets]

Pete - I will do an article one day, but not just yet. The Billie Pipers - signed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prints of her book. 🙂

[thehornets]

To answer your last question Pete, no, I have not read them all, and never will, but will read a hell of a lot of them over time.

While I was goping through the books the other day, I came across my signed Barry John bio. This was actually one of the first signed books I found in a charity shop, and was also the first to take me outside my usual reading comfort zone. I started it on the bus going home after finding it, and got hooked straight away. His book was so good, I started reading other finds that would not normally be first choices for reading. It has taken me down many different paths, and I have learned a lot about people, history, places while also discovering great authors I may have overlooked.

A smattering of favourite reads courtesy of charity shop signed book finds -

The King by Barry John

Mountains Of The Mind - Robert Macfarlane

The Edwardians - Roy Hattersley

Too Close To Home - Linwood Barclay

Nine Lives - Goldie

The worst (not all are good reads) -

Between You And Me - Lorraine Kelly (zzzzzzzzzzzzzz - nearly as sleep inducing as John Barrowman's books which should be given to all insomniacs).

[film4watcher]

That really is an amazing collection, Nigel. It looks brilliant all together.

[westiesx2]

Brilliant Nigel, that is some collection of signed books.

[kimbub16]

hope your insured nigel

[footballdaft0121]

Cheers Nigel.  If I'm ever on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire I think I'll put you down as my 'phone a friend for any questions on famous people!

[sylouisetruebluechelsea]

That is just outstanding collection of signed books and others amazing im lost for words must be worth a few quid Nigel superb mate just superb:)

[obree]

That is a fantastic collection Nigel thanks for letting us see them

[rcsmg1]

Thats some collection Nigel,spotted a few I've got (Billie Piper and Greavsie amongst others) but like you,I haven't read most of the books I've got.

[thehornets]

Rob - I would estimate I have read about a quarter of the books in my collection.

[norwichcity78]

You have made use of the walls Nigel, ive never seen so many signed books in my life i thought i was doing well with 50 odd! Looking good mate

[falcons_flyhalf]

First class collection you have there

[loobyloo6]

Very nice Nigel.

[not_brazil_norn_iron]

That is one heck of a collection of signed books. Absolutely amazing!