Frozzie, a storage space in the garage is a great idea. When we built our shed I had part partitioned off for my storage, We bought some commercial shelves and lots of large plastic crates. Each crate has a sticker on the front to state what is in this crate. I have started to give stuff away. I wasn't ready to do this when we shifted in to this house. None of my cooking books are in the shed, like you I have a passion for cooking books, and it is amazing how often I use them.