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So, I'm moving to a new state...which in Aus is a pretty big move, the problem is I'm driving myself and only have one car, which means I know have the horrible decission of what books do I take, what ones do I send and which do I leave!

I cant decide, if I should take my old favs or my newies or really Im just sitting here a little depressed about the whole thing.

have any of you had this problem? and how did you solve it?

I lived in Germany for a year and only took a handful of books with me and I only used one suitcase, but I was able to come back to my books. I used the local library a lot that year!

Is there a way where you can store the books, either with a friend/family/paid storage? Maybe do another trip and pick them up?

If you really have to leave some, I would take old favourites and try to get as much on the kindle as possible.

I would be quite depressed about it too :(

I had a similar issue. The problem was I moving to another state, but I knew it would only be for a year. So I put everything in storage for a year and when I made my next move (all the way across the US) I brought everything with me. Even being without my bookshelves for a year was bad enough, but it would have been too much of a hassle, since like you I was moving everything I wanted in one car (and a small one at that).

Maybe bring what you know you'll want to read, leave in storage what you want to keep but can't take right away, and when you get to your new place use your library like Rachael did.

Good luck with your move!!

I haven't had this problem, but I know how you feel. When I bought audio books on CD, I was forever running out of room and having to get rid of books. Of course, now I don't have that problem as all my books are digital so storage isn't a problem. I agree with Rachel. Old favourites are the best when you're in unfamiliar surroundings. They can prove a real comfort. It was my favourite books that got me through boarding school when I was homesick. If I were you, I'd take as many books as I could, and ask my family to care for any you can't bear to part with. Maybe they can bring them over the next time they visit.

I personally would keep those old favorites that are meaningful to you. I'd either store the others if I could or give them to somebody who you know will appreciate them and open up new worlds to them. As easy is it is to get them electronically now days you can replace what you want to as the need occurs.

I just moved with a lot of books. It was a pain in the butt and I kinda hated all of my books for a while (except the ones on my Kindle because how easy is that?), but once I got settled in and unpacked I loved them again. I sympathize with your dilemma. I wasn't moving too far to bring most of mine, though. I kept as many as I could and only got rid of some old ratty paperbacks and books that I didn't like. Half of our moving boxes had books in them. It was kinda ridiculous. I don't really know what to suggest other than temporary storage and picking them up as you have time and gas money, or renting a moving truck that can hold more stuff. I do know this though: Books in Australia are freaking expensive as hell and I'd find a way to keep all of them that I wanted to read, one way or another. If you're planning on mailing some of them to yourself, then it'd probably be a good idea to pack the heaviest ones to bring with you and mail the lighter ones. Some books will use much heavier paper than others (the Leviathan books, for example, are much heavier than other books of the same size, at least in the US they are), and minimizing shipping costs where you can would obviously be beneficial.

Haha I'm not moving out yet, but I'm hoping to get a teaching job next year after I graduate and I"m already dreading moving my books out...

What will you be teaching? Maybe the job you find will be close and you can keep all your books.

History, I'm with my parents right now while I'm earning my degree for grades 6-12.

Good Luck in finding a position and then dealing with some of the stuff you will have to put up with.

haha thanks I have time :)

good luck with the degree

my ever faithful father has decided for me, Im allowed to take one box of books the rest I must split into what I want them to send to me once I'm all set up and the others they can keep in their library :)
I should of mentioned my car is like a little hatch back and Im taking someone else with me...who also has the problems with books. I decided on some old favs and a couple of newies to see me through the horrid weeks with out all my books.

Poor you Melanie. Having to choose must have been hell.

I don't have enough books to be in this sittuation if I move. Most of what I read now days, is in my Kindle, so that's supper handy!

Hire a van and take them all. No book lover should have to choose. Just remember to pack them in book cartons (small cartons, reinforced) because paper is heavy. If you pack them in larger boxes, you won't be able to lift them.

Glad that worked out, Melanie. I hate moving it's a hassel.

Good luck with your degree, Ottilie.

Thanks!

OK so for an update (cause I forgot all about this)

I took to boxes of books, and my kindle ( and have bought more since)
I'm going home for Christmas with just carry one luggage, but coming back with 30kg of added luggage
so most of my books should be back with me by the end of the year!

I know I am late on this conversation, but why not ship them to your new address?

Shipping books is EXPENSIVE.

Is there some kind of bulk or cargo rate you can use?

The thought of shipping my library makes me cry on the inside.

Buy a house in my neighborhood and I'll help you look for U-Haul coupons.

Have any friends who have big cars??

Shipping in Aus is the most ridiculously expensive thing you can think of, besides buying books.

every time I fly home I just fly with an empty suitcase and fill it up with books for the trip back

working well so far :)