My T has a tall bookcase in the corner of her office. I've studied many of the titles from across the room, but have never gotten up close with the books. I'm kinda hesitant to...her bookshelves seem unorganized to me, and I know I'd feel compelled to pull all the books off and re-organize them if I got too close! My T does lend out her books, or will make copies of certain sections and give those to her clients. She was going to loan me a book once, but another client had it. Since I prefer to re-read books, I simply bought the book for myself.