Neatorama is my favorite site, but i am sad about this posting because I know this story very well, and the poster did not read it either entirely or decided to focus on one sentence- " And so we're at the point now where were looking at having to burn some of the books ourselves." This could mean anything from hundreds to a simple few. What you have neglected is that the couple is seeking help to categorize and save these book, and people have already volunteered. Your heading, although a sexy title, is very misleading.

he meant to clear the canal earlier but got a "little behind"