Take the Book challenge with me, PLEASE!

[triana1326]

So I was reading the 2010 in 2010 thread and someone mentioned that they weren't going to bring any new books into the house until her unread books were either given away or read.
Books are my biggest weakness. It also doesn't help that I work Saturdays at a great bookstore with a spectacular employee discount and free lending library of used books in the basement. I hoard books, because I often read books over and over again. I also tend to get books that are useful (Emergency First Aid, Backyard Homesteader, Container Gardening for Dummies, you get the picture) that I don't want to get rid of.
So my challenge to myself and to other bibliophiles is this - no new/used books are to enter the house until #1 - one book leaves the house forever, or #2 - I've read all the books I've already brought in to read...
How does this sound? i'm open to suggestions and tweaks. The main point is to get the book collection under control, one way or another. Anyone willing to join me?

[clutterwarrior]

So does this include not bringing in library books?

Personally I don't see a problem in bringing in books that you borrow from the library, as they are not going to stay and clutter the house.

However I am keen to get rid of some of my huge book collection. Not sure if that alone qualifies me for joining your book challenge though..

[Punchy Kaby]

We got rid of hundreds of books. I think you should try and go farther than one in/one out-that's the goal for after you declutter them. Go through all your books and weed them out to the ones you will use and read again. If you haven't opened a book in 2 years you probably won't. Put the books in storage for awhile(we did this because we intended to sell them) over the span of 8 months I only 'took back' 3 books the rest were given away or donated.

[OkiMom]

I really should do this. I love reading and there isn't a good library nearby. The base library stinks unless you want ranchy romance novels or military books (ok, I have to admit Im very picky with what I read). I have a ton of books laying around that I need to either read or get rid of. Or both. Maybe I should start at the beginning of my bookcase and read every book I have. If I get through it and enjoy it I keep it, If I don't I give it away.

I have a storage unit in the states I worried about though. I only brought maybe 1/8th of my books with me to Japan, the rest of the books are in the storage unit. When we get home it should be interesting.