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Monday, October 24, 2011

Book Fact for the week

Did you know that books used to be shelved "backwards" with the spine facing the back of the shelf and the fore-edge facing out?

How weird is that? I mean really? You have to go through the entire shelf to find what you want that way! LOL


6 comments:

  1. That would be a pain in the butt. Imagine what it would be like at a library! Geezers... Btw, i love your book facts!

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  2. That would be a pain in the butt. Imagine what it would be like at a library! Geezers... Btw, i love your book facts!

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  3. I'm so glad they decided to change the system!

    I love reading these book facts.

    Megan @ Storybook Love Affair

    www.storybookloveaffair.blogspot.com

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  4. I know! It would drive me absolutely CRAZY!

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  5. I'd never be able to find anything! lol Very interesting fact!

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