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Which library shelves to scan?

Above all, rule number 1, DON'T SCAN NOVELS, there's very little of interest in novels.

Avoid big books unless you're in a place that sells them at a modest price (they're often overpriced).

So aim for books of normal size in these shelves, which will be your priority:

  • Esoterica & New Age
  • Social sciences
  • Religion
  • Sports
  • Crafts & hobbies (embroidery, painting, etc.)
  • Animals
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology, psychoanalysis, etc.
  • Personal development
  • Science
Which library shelves to scan? illustration