Erin Napier Finally Answers This Burning Question
By Movieguide® Contributor
HOME TOWN’s Erin Napier finally cleared up a literary mystery that has been bothering fans for a long time.
In a new episode of HOME TOWN, Erin and husband Ben renovated a house that will now serve as the town’s Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center. In a photo from the renovation, some fans noticed something unusual — the books on the shelves were placed with spines facing outwards.
“This may be the first time you haven’t turned all the books around, hiding the spines,” one user commented on Instagram.
Another added, “I’m guessing they do that for copyright reasons…? Either way, yes, it’s cool to see the actual books!”
Erin even weighed in on the topic, writing, “Somehow, we got permission from the legal folks!”
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Betsy Ayala, former senior vice president of production and development for HGTV, also spoke about turning books around on home renovation shows for an interview with HGTV.
Ayala said it is usually a copyright issue, adding, “But some may say it’s because they would prefer not to be judged by the books they own. Regardless, our designers have figured out a way to make it look good!”
The Napiers are currently promoting the second half of Season 8 of HOME TOWN. The couple spoke to TV Insider about what might surprise viewers this season.
“I think when HOME TOWN first started, I think people latched on to the idea that Erin and Ben doing houses for $100,000 and it’s crazy and they’re beautiful,” Ben explained. “A small town is more diverse than that. Yes, there are very small-budget homes, but we also have surgeons and doctors and attorneys and schools and gardens. It’s fascinating to see the diversity of a small town played out on a show.”
Erin added, “I think it’s going to be interesting the way Laurel keeps evolving. It keeps growing. The projects we’re doing are more diverse. It’s not just home renovations. It’s a little bit more than that. It’s going to be, I think heartfelt. I think it’s emblematic of small-town life across America. I hope to see that in Laurel from wherever they live.”
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