Murderer's Rows

There is a scene repeated in so many books that it seems to take on an aura of scientific fact. The detective, the potential boyfriend or the new acquaintance walks into a room and begins to get an indication of the personality of another by examining the books on the shelves. Perhaps one should look past the books to the bookcases themselves to get a real insight into a person's psyche.

We all have personality quirks that reveal themselves in the way we arrange our books. Some of these traits might lead us into mayhem, if not murder, but are you one of those looking for self-expression by way of a bookcase? In my own case, I think of myself as a multifaceted personality.

There are times when I fall into each of these categories:

Adrenaline Junkie or Risk Taker

But I try not to break the laws of nature repeatedly or disregard the safety of myself and others. Just don't sit under the case.

The Introvert

A very shy person who is reluctant to become involved with people might identify with this bookcase. You had to have known me when I was young.




Impetuous

Sometimes I want to be wild and crazy. At times of turbulent emotions, when impulsive actions are called for, I might need an exciting relationship with my books. Finding curved books might be a challenge.




Lean on Me

A shelf like this may symbolize a little dependency on others. But I get by with a little help from my friends, now I'm 64.









My Way or the Highway

An irresistable force meets an unmovable object. The bookshelf loses and I win. Bend unto me.






Narcissistic? Maybe

It's nice to be the center of things, but this is what happens if you wait for someone else to bring you dinner. Did your mother ever tell you to get your head out of a book? Were you ever accused of being lazy because nothing got done but reading?



A Little OCD

Sometimes I have a preoccupation with orderliness and control. I am trying to cultivate the ability to throw things away. Occasionally a little Mr. Monk in you is a good thing.

Keep a Few Things Secret

I find it best to hide some books away. No, not porn, it is just that only my mailman and I know the extent of my good relationship with Amazon.

Aloof

I was of two minds about which shelves would suit me best when I feel distant or detached.

Have Difficulty Following Instructions?

Well, the directions were in Japanese. I did have a little trouble learning to tie my shoes and ride a bike as well.





There are people I run into on an everyday basis who have certain personality traits which might be considered problematic. I will leave the distinction between normal and abnormal for the experts and just lump these together as a can of mixed nuts.

Inferiority Complex Bookcases

I feel small.








The Hoarder

I feel there is a bit of this in my makeup, but I am too OCD for this collection.

The Nymphomaniac with very little time for reading. Well, reading always comes first with me, or second.












The Recovering Alcoholic who has found a new use for the wine rack.









The Do-it-Your Shelver made by the Tim Allen Home Improvement wannabe.

My Dream Shelves are all beautifully empty and waiting for the books I can add to the collection. But I still deny I am a hoarder....