
Brattlecast #57 - Shelf Preservation
10/15/19 • 15 min
So you're passing away. Time to start asking yourself the really important questions such as, 'What is going to happen to my library?' In this episode Ken shares tips and tricks for ensuring that your books don't become a burden to your loved ones after your demise. Plus, how do you care for your books well enough so they outlive you in the first place? There's not much that we can do to prevent our bodies from crumbling into dust but, given the right conditions, your books can still be in great shape hundreds of years from now. As John Updike said (in a book), 'All around us we are outlasted.'
So you're passing away. Time to start asking yourself the really important questions such as, 'What is going to happen to my library?' In this episode Ken shares tips and tricks for ensuring that your books don't become a burden to your loved ones after your demise. Plus, how do you care for your books well enough so they outlive you in the first place? There's not much that we can do to prevent our bodies from crumbling into dust but, given the right conditions, your books can still be in great shape hundreds of years from now. As John Updike said (in a book), 'All around us we are outlasted.'
Previous Episode

Brattlecast # 56 - Let's Make a Deal!
On this episode Ken talks about haggling: are his shops prices flexible? Yes! Should you ask for a lower price on the book you're thinking of buying? Sometimes! What's the secret to talking your way into a great bargain? Be subtle, be nice, and, ideally, be a child whose early love of reading will later catapult you to the heights of success in a literary field. Plus, why Ken might pay you more for your books if you live on the first floor.
Next Episode

Brattlecast #58 - Reading to Children
It’s one of the nicest parts of parenthood: reading to your kids! From' ‘Goodnight Moon’ 100 times to ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’, reading is a great way to spend time with your children, and to cultivate their lifelong love of literature. In this episode we talk bedtime stories, fairy tales, and Ken’s own adorable holiday reading tradition.
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/brattlecast-a-firsthand-look-at-secondhand-books-11315/brattlecast-57-shelf-preservation-398863"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to brattlecast #57 - shelf preservation on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy