Another retired librarian here...I weeded my magazine collection last year because I thought perhaps others could benefit from magazines I was sure I wouldn't use. The books however I just couldn't let them go. The ones I use often are on shelves in my sewing room. I also keep some in our TV room because sometimes when DH and I are watching TV I enjoy looking through a quilting book to get some new ideas. To me, it is comforting being surrounded by quilts and books.