Is having a Half Price Bookstore less than a mile away from my home a good thing? I love it but am so often tempted to stop in and check out the shelves. So yes, I’ve stopped in a few times and here’s the latest loot I got:
- The Journey Home by Olaf Olafsson. This sounds like quite an emotional story.
- The Sister by Poppy Adams. So many of you have read this one already and I’ve heard some mixed reviews about it but I do like stories with a creaking Victorian homes.
- The Perfect Royal Mistress by Diane Haeger. A Restoration romance tale.
- Losing Battles by Eudora Welty. I got a lovely Virago edition of this one.
- Abide With Me by Elizabeth Strout. In the late 1950s, in the small town of West Annett, Maine, a minister struggles to regain his calling, his family, and his happiness in the wake of profound loss.
And, how did the weekend manage to get away from me? All of a sudden I’m totally behind on blog reading, emails and it seems like just about everything. Oh well, you know what I’m going to do now? Go read a book of course. heh.
So, anyone else buy some new books recently?
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I did buy some books lately, Iliana! And that’s because a bookstore near my workplace had a 20% off for members so of course I was not going to miss that! You may wish to view my latest acquisitions over at the sidebar of my blog if you’re interested. 😉
BTW, I’ve passed you an award. 🙂
I have an order on its way to me from The Book Depository. I’ve been mostly good this year, but sometimes I cave. I’ve seen mixed reviews of The Sisters as well, but gotta love Victorian Gothic stories!
I don’t know how you manage to stay so restrained with a HPB so close to home! I’m very glad that they’re all thousands of miles away I don’t read anywhere near enough to keep up with the amount that I would buy!!
My husband bought me a Kindle, and it is on its way (I can’t stand it I’m so excited) so I have banned myself from buying anything, when I know I’ll be able to download on the cheap. And don’t feel bad about being behind. I’m always behind!
When am I not buying new books?!! I have bought The Children’s Book by A S Byatt – it is stunning looking so I am hoping it is just as good inside!
I know just how you feel. Haven’t bought anything new lately, but my husband has a final Tuesday night, so HPB and I have a date. 🙂
Thought about buying some books this weekend at HPB but was so busy with gardening that I was too tired at the end of thed day to go out! You got some wonderful finds. Have fun reading them!
I’ve been pretty good and haven’t bought anything new for myself. I did buy my mom a copy of The Help for her birthday. And a guitar history book for my hubby for his birthday. The only book I’m tempted to rush out and buy is Elizabeth Berg’s latest. I may have to sneak a peek at the first chapter or two before I decide, though. She’s been a hit & miss author for me lately.
I forgot to mention that I would be more than happy to send you my copy of The Musician’s Daughter and The Travelling Hornplayer, if you like. You mentioned an interest on my blog post about my slump. Let me know if you want them and I’ll get them in the mail later this week. You can email me with your address.
Of course having a HPB nearby is a wonderful thing!! I’ll be interested in what you think of The Sister. I took it back to the library after the first chapter!
Nice list! I’ve been pretty good lately and have bought only book group books (Slaves of Solitude most recently), but I’m just waiting until this summer’s library sales…
Melody – I just saw the list of books you bought! Woo,hoo. I still need to get some of those Sarah Dessen books. They sound so fun. And, thank you so much for sharing the blog love! 🙂
Nymeth – Glad to see you back from your blog break! I love The Book Depository. Too bad I’m on a book buying break from U.K. editions but hopefully I’ll do a bit of a splurge later on in the year!
Claire – I know it’s such a temptation! What’s worse is that I’ve noticed that they really change up their “clearance” shelf and I keep thinking I need to see what new stuff they’ve added.
Sandy – You lucky girl! I bet you can’t wait to get the Kindle. I’ve read some great product reviews of it from fellow book blog friends and everyone seems to love it. I want one but am trying to hold out 🙂
Karen – Ha, I know what you mean. And, I didn’t know A.S. Byatt had a new book. I need to catch up on your blog and see what it’s about!
Tiffany – Good luck to your hubby on his final and have a great time at HPB. You’ll have to post on your finds! 🙂
Stefanie – Ah well, you had a good excuse then 🙂
Les in NE – I totally know what you mean about Berg. I really have liked some of her older books but the newer ones you just don’t know. I wonder why. And, oh my goodness, yes I’d love your copies of those books. Thank you bunches. I’ll send you an email soon. You are so sweet 🙂
Tara – It’s wonderful and dangerous! haha.. Oh no, see, I knew I’d read some mixed reviews on that one. Well, it does sound a bit odd so who knows but at $1 I couldn’t pass it up. Hopefully I’ll like it.
Dorothy W. – On the whole I think I’ve been more restrained this year in my book buying but then again it’s not even half a year yet! ha. I got my copy of the Slaves book too. Doesn’t it have a lovely cover?
Since I’m on a self-imposed book ban I haven’t bought books in a while but I have received a few. For now I have my library books to keep me happy. I’ve always wanted to read something by Olaf Olafsson. I have Olive Kitteridge by Strout on my shelves now, waiting to be read. Happy reading.
Great finds! I have a Half-Price gift card burning a hole in my pocket as we speak. The Richardson store is right around the corner from me, and I’m right down 75 from the BIG ONE. We’ll see how long I can hold onto the card. lol
Vasilly – Oh I hate self-imposed book bans but I understand 🙂 I really want to read the Olive Kitteridge book so will look forward to your review. It’s supposed to be a great story.
Andi – Oh girl, being so close to the Big One and with a gift card? I’m surprised you’ve been able to withstand the calling 🙂