A reading shelf can be organised around curiosity rather than a complete subject. A few books and essays about one question create a manageable invitation to explore. The question might concern how places are remembered or how everyday objects acquire meaning.
Begin with material you already have access to. Write one sentence explaining what each title contributes and record the edition you are using. A short list with clear reasons is easier to use than an impressive catalogue that never becomes a reading plan.
Leave room for different approaches. A memoir, an illustrated study and a collection of essays may ask related questions in very different ways. Compare their methods and examples without expecting them to supply identical kinds of evidence.
Return to the original question after each reading. You may narrow it, split it in two or decide that another question matters more. A useful shelf supports that change. Its value lies in the conversation between the books and your developing interests.