EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 17 MIN
Organizing My Physical & Digital Library as a Mood Reader
from We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers · host We Read Smut
Organizing your bookshelves or Kindle starting to feel chaotic? In this Season 3 finale, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I organize my physical and digital romance library without making it a full-time job.We’re talking sapphic shelves, BIPOC-only shelves, signed books, Kindle collections, Handy Library, StoryGraph, and how it all works together so I stop double-buying books and always know what to read next.In this episode, you’ll learn:How I organize my main bookshelf on camera (Elizabeth Stevens, Kennedy Ryan, Katie Robert + a dedicated sapphic romance section that reflects my values)The structure of my office bookshelves, including a BIPOC-only shelf and a separate shelf for everything else (contemporary, dark, queer romance, etc.)Why I use the Handy Library app to catalog my physical books, avoid duplicates, and even track my husband’s and kids’ booksHow I organize my Kindle collections for mood reading: Up Next, KU, physical TBR, podcast prep, Free Black, BIPOC, ARCs, anthologies, dark, contemporary, etc.How Handy Library, Kindle, and StoryGraph each play a different role in my reading lifeMy system for reading three books at once (physical/audio + Kindle + Kindle app) without getting plots confusedThings Mentioned: Handy LibraryKindle UnlimitedBuy a KindleTasty by Taahesi B. Williams (Amazon)Running list of books mentioned (Doc)Support the showJoin the Paid Substack Community Want early access to next week's episode, entry into our private Discord server, two monthly virtual silent book clubs, and a free monthly e-book? Head over to our Substack and join the paid community to get closer to the text and support this sponsor-free show. Connect with Alesia:StorygraphInstagramThis podcast was produced by Galati Media.Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.
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Organizing your bookshelves or Kindle starting to feel chaotic? In this Season 3 finale, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I organize my physical and digital romance library without making it a full-time job. We’re talking sapphic shelves, BIPOC-only shelves, signed books, Kindle collections, Handy Library, StoryGraph, and how it all works together so I stop double-buying books and always know what to read next. In this episode, you’ll learn: How I organize my main bookshelf on camer...
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