Saturday, April 24, 2021

"Read the Room: 10 Homes With Magnificent Libraries for Hitting the Books During Quarantine"

The story of the Hong Kong gent doing renovations on his new London pad got me thinking about a library upgrade.

So, running completely counter to the theme of a couple earlier posts* let's assume that the party doesn't end, and go upmarket.

From the Robb Report:
Read the Room: 10 Homes With Magnificent Libraries for Hitting the Books During Quarantine
When it comes to these luxe residences, you can pretty safely judge a book by its cover.

Why settle for a home office when you can have a whole library? That the thinking behind many a for-sale mansions anyway, which take reading seriously enough to offer huge rooms with shelves upon shelves for books. The ideal space to curl up with your favorite novel, or to get some work done while at home, these libraries offer perhaps the most important residential amenity right now: tranquility (and a little literary escape). Plus, since you own this particular library, you won’t have to worry about returning any books you check out. Below, 10 stunning in-home libraries that you can buy right now.

*"Complexity and Armageddon, or… the Story of the Hemp Microphone" 

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