Oh man, the library sale was nuts. There were so many people and it was hard to get a look at stuff. I did okay but only came away with eight books. That’s not the usual amount I find at a library sale. Hmm, maybe I’ll go back on Sunday when it’s less crowded.
Anyway, here are the books I found:
- Foreign Affairs by Alison Lurie. Dorothy W. had a great post on this book recently so I was happy to find this copy.
- The Golden Child by Penelope Fitzgerald. I’ve read two of her books before and remember liking them. I hadn’t heard of this one but it sounds good.
- The Collected Stories of Clare Boylan. I know I’ve read about this author somewhere recently.
- The Labors of Hercules by Agatha Christie. Another Poirot mystery to add to my growing Christie library.
- Emily Dickinson is Dead by Jane Langton. I just couldn’t resist the title, plus it has some charming little sketches.
- In the Springtime of the Year by Susan Hill. I picked this one up without reading it based on the author alone but this book sounds really sad. I don’t think I’ll read this any time soon.
- Maigret and the Flemish Shop by Georges Simenon. Another detective who I’ve heard about but haven’t read yet.
- The Mammoth Book of Victorian & Edwardian Ghost Stories. I am so ready for the R.I.P. Challenge!
Some good finds for $7. This weekend I will be adding my books to my Bookpedia and finding room for them on the shelves. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Very nice list! I think you’ll like the Lurie novel when you get there.
Only $7?!?!? That is sooo good!
I just mooched the first two titles that are on your list–so I will be reading them, too. I’d really like to read G. Simenon sometime, too. As always it is just a matter of fitting them in as my library has a bunch of his mysteries. I love getting a stack of books for not very much money!
I read Dorothy’s review and jotted down Foreign Affairs, too. Don’t have it yet, but maybe I can get it at the library…since you found it at a library sale.
I haven’t read any of the Penelope Fitzgerald books, but I just put The Golden Child on my wish list – along with Emily Dickinson is Dead. Thanks for the two new mystery series suggestions!
Wow, you did walk away with plenty!
Very cool that Loraine Despres stopped by your blog yesterday. it might be cool to have an interview with her on your blog!
What a nice stack you got! Did they say how many books were being sold all together? It’s interesting how many people come out for these sales. I’m told the ‘dealers’ like to have first dibs so maybe that’s who you were dealing with.
Only $7, how great!
I love the sound of that last book. A perfect RIP selection indeed.
Dorothy W. – I promise to post on it!
Danielle – That’s great. We’ll have to compare notes. I think Simenon wrote a lot of books didn’t he. I can’t believe I hadn’t even heard about him until recently.
Jenclair – I’d think you could find it especially as it’s an older book too. Don’t you just love finding new mysteries.
Christine – Wasn’t that sweet? I’ll have to hurry up and finish the book and write her back.
Tara – I don’t know but I’m guessing it’s a big thing. This sale is an annual event that’s been going on for years. Oh and the “dealers” totally get on my nerves. It never fails they stand right where “my” books are 🙂
Nymeth – It was a good deal and seriusly the ghost stories book sounds so fun. I may have to count it as more than one selection though because it is “mammoth” 🙂
Sounds like a pretty good haul for $7. Have fun reading!
Oh I’ve just bought The Golden Child! How nice to think we will both be reading it! And I’m a big fan of Alison Lurie too.
Oh….8 books, if they are quality, is something! Especially if one of them includes Agatha Christie!
Alison Lurie is one of those writers who has been on my TBR list forever. You’ll have to let me know what you think!
Nancy, aka Bookfool – I did good didn’t I?!
Litlove – Oh what wonderful synchronicity! I’ve only read one Lurie book so I’m excited about this one.
Stephanie – I agree, gotta love Agatha.
Gentle Reader – I’ve only read a short story collection by her and was really impressed. Especially as I’m not even a big fan of short stories. Can’t wait to read this one.
Lucky you. I’ve read some Alison Lurie, but so long ago she needs a reread. I’m hanging out for my library sale. Last year, at one point during the sale, they called out “as many books as you can put into a bag for $5”. I went absolutely crazy!
What a great deal Iliana, those are some great books you got! I am itching for a library sale but the next one that I know of is only in October…how am I going to wait that long?