It has been quite a while since I went to the library. Last time was in December and I was dropping off some magazines for the magazine exchange program but I didn’t even look at the new books shelf! I do use the library frequently but basically for Audiobooks through the Libby App. However, I needed a book for my upcoming mystery book group and as I’ve been trying to curb my book buying a bit as my shelves are overflowing then I thought it’s time to visit the library!
I was happy to see a display for Women’s History Month although I was hoping it would have a bit more nonfiction but maybe those books were already checked out. I didn’t grab any from the display but went over to the holds section to pick up The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman for my upcoming mystery book group discussion, and then of course went over to the new books section.
There were so many new books that caught my attention but I only picked up two additional books: Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri, translated with Todd Portnowitz and My Brilliant Friend the graphic novel by Chiara Laguna and Mara Cerri. So excited about these. Have you read them?
Before I left of course I had a look at the magazine exchange table because I am really into collage lately for my crafty projects and enjoy going through magazines to pull images I can use. I was able to get several magazines and bonus, some of these are from AllRecipes and Cooking Light which means we may have some new recipes to try this spring.
So a fun visit and now off to get started on one of these books. Let me know if you’ve been going to your library lately and what you’ve found.
I have Roman Stories here, and I read My Brilliant Friend (original book, though, not the graphic novel) last August before we went to Italy. I look forward to hearing what you think about these.
I’d love to see what you are doing with collage, too, if you feel like sharing that one of these days.
Hope you have a good book discussion, Iliana. I haven’t read that book in the series as yet. Going to the library is, of course, one of my favorite activities. And I can see how those magazine exchanges would work well for you. Have fun with your crafting and also your reading!
I am a regular visitor at my library! As much as I’d love to buy all the books, I don’t really have the money or the shelf space. Luckily, my library does have all the books…mostly. 😀
I try to limit my library visits since I have SO many books in my TBR stacks. However, I just got Day by Michael Cunningham and started it today. We’ll see how it goes. It hasn’t grabbed me yet…
I should look into whether my library would take magazines. Or ask my mom if her community library will. I never know what to do with them when I am finished with them. Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri sounds really good. I enjoy her writing quite a bit. I hope you are enjoying your library finds!