And not just in the usual way.

I am doing some research for an article and I happened upon some things that just… well, I can’t really explain the level of my what-the-fuckness at the moment.

You see, when I took the article regarding decorating ideas for bookshelves, I assumed this meant, you know, like sprucing a humdrum bookcase up. Like doing a paper collage or stenciling on a boring exterior to make it look custom cool. But when I started researching, I began to uncover all of this creepy evidence that came together to reveal an appalling trend.

Evidence:

from a blog: “Definitely use your books…that is if you have any. If you don’t, you can always buy some at your local flea market.”

from a message board: the original issue: “I have some bookshelves… They are currently bare. I do have a lot of books, but not exactly the kind that I would want on display.”

the response: “if you want books that look bookshelf worthy go to a thrift store and get some. The older hardcover/leather ones with the gold lettering for example. They always have plenty of those. I get them for 50 cents to 1.00… I always find really interesting pieces at thrift or consignment stores.”

There are so many things wrong with this, I won’t begin to dissect it. But -

“Definitely use your books…that is if you have any.”

Why exactly did you buy a bookcase?

And -

“bookshelf worthy”

How foolish I feel for believing that the books I actually read deserve a spot in my bookcase.

Now I know.