Designers are looking for that look though. I'm looking for a good read or 500.
You've read a lot more than I have. Most of my fiction favorites are Heinlein's teen books and the odd dectective book. The rest are child care and text books. I usually read random books from PG books. I've been looking at old military history books and books with insight into victorian society and mores, of late. I've always adored victorian fashion, and having watched some shows set in the period thought that it would be interesting to see if they were at all accurate.
PG also has a number of old periodicals.
I have to stop myself from reading or I'll sit there and do nothing but read.
Unfortunately, I've gotten really good at keeping myself too busy to read. I've come to call this practice "adulthood."
Interior designers have sources for remaindered books and books purchased in bulk from estate sales/second hand shops. Ikea also buys its books that way.