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    These Hipster Bookends Will Give Your Library New Light

    Unless you're a Kindle reader... Then you can just GTFO.

    You literally have no time for nonsense. You have to get back to reading immediately.

    Supplies

    4 wood slabs

    Wood glue, $5.57

    4 x 1¼-inch screws

    2 Edison lightbulbs, $17.95

    2 sockets with cord, $14.99

    Super glue , $4.48

    Optional: Wood stain, $4.34

    1. Fit the light bulb ($17.95) into the socket ($14.99) and measure from the base to the tip on the wood slab. Cut both pieces of wood at that length.

    2. Cut two more slabs at half the length of those measured in the first step.

    3. Using the scraps, cut 1-inch wide slabs.

    4. Use a circular saw to cut a hole into the middle of the smaller wood slab. Sand down the edges.

    5. If you want, this would be the time to apply your wood finish ($4.34).

    6. Use your wood glue ($5.57) to attach the small slab to the short edge of the long slab. Let it dry overnight.

    7. Create pilot holes and screw the two pieces together.

    8. Glue the 1-inch thick slabs to the bottom.

    9. Thread through the socket and use the super glue ($4.97) the base of the socket into the hole. Let it dry completely.

    10. Screw in the bulb and flip that switch!

    Get back to it, you crazy kid.