We probably all have tons of books and I started out with them on an open book shelf too. Now they are in a cupboard and I set out a stack of different ones every day and try to keep them in one area on the couch. Books are slippery for little people if they are on the floor, so I'm constantly picking them up, but then I'm constantly picking up cars, blocks, doll blankets and other things that hurt their feet.....and mine!