Book Stash

We had cleared the bookshelves during the recent floor upheaval, and so it seemed pointless to reduce the stalagmite of books forming on my bedside table. However, an earthquake of small feminine origin recently leveled the stack, and that in conjunction with the dust settling downstairs has convinced me that it's finally time to repatriate all the wanderers. Here's a view of the accumulated strata, from top layer down: