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[shy bobcat]

@Desertdi wrote:

I would start with using the bookcases as "anchor" pieces.   Put a desk...or maybe  an entertainment center between the cases.  Or possibly use them as  frames on both sides of a fireplace.    If the bookcases are finished  on the back, you might use them as a room divider...

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Yes!  These two bookcases are against a wall with a wood 6' high closed cabinet between them.  

[shy bobcat]

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@ALRATIBA wrote:

In my wildest imagnation .... I can't picture empty bookcases.

I ran out of bookcase space in my apartment about 10 years ago .... and bought a Kindle so I have "space" for more books.

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@ALRATIBA  I hear you.  The bookshelves looked beautiful with all the books.  I have purchased some newer books but most of our reads are on Nook or Kindle these days.

[shy bobcat]

Thank you all for your great ideas.  You have opened my mind to new possibilities for these beautiful bookcases. I really liked the look of the old books!  I'm beginning to realize the efforts of cleaning out and tossing stuff after my DH and I pass.  I thought I would slightly lessen the "load" but, I'm not sure I've made the right decision. I have boxed up the books.  My son came over yesterday and said my house smelled like an old library