First post of this new experiment

I decided to start a blog for one main reason.  I have collected thousands of books and do not have a good way of keeping track of all of them. I am a system-oriented person and I can't find an efficient solution for my hoard collection of vintage books.  Just kidding.  Collection? It's way worse than a hoard. I could have a very large store and replenish it fast. I'm super awesome at buying books!

I sell vintage books on Etsy and Instagram currently but its been literally impossible for me to keep up. Of course, part of the fun of being a vintage reseller is the thrill of the hunt... So, in a nutshell, I find books way faster than I sell them.  I mean, I have a crazy three-year-old boy running around. And two more kids. Need I say more?

I believe that this is going to be a way for me to:

1) Catalog the books that I have.

2) Keep track of the books that I have by author.
3) Possibly include resource information, pricing, editions etc.  

4) Call out or reference collectible/rare books.

5) WOOT! I will finally have a forum to really share my love and passion of vintage books! 

The irony is, I was never an avid reader as a child.  I had (have) ADHD and I couldn't concentrate long enough to read.  At 40, I can't sit still long enough to ponder what ignited this fire inside of me for vintage books.  But, I am pretty sure that it started with the illustrations and/or lithographs inside the books. I loved Eloise Wilkin as a child and that is still true as an adult.  I plan to post more in the future in regards to favorite books, authors/illustrators etc.  

Please note, I am not a reviewer. I am not going to be witty. I am just a sleep-deprived Mom who needs a wiki for her books. Post-it notes, bankers boxes and spreadsheets are not doing the job! The thought of having tags to click on to reference information is making me giddy! Now to get all of the info up...One bankers box at a time.