Who braved the shopping malls this weekend? Not us. We did go book shopping though and that’s always fun. I had coupons for Borders and I also wanted to check out the stock at Half Price Books so here’s what I found.
At Borders after enjoying a vanilla latte and reading some magazines I spent a good bit of time jotting down titles I want to check out later (I’ll have to share those in another post) and I then I looked for The Company of Liars by Karen Maitland but they didn’t have it. I was in the mood for a historical so I was really bummed out when I couldn’t find that one.
I had a coupon though and I was determined to buy something and then I saw The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. Oh I love her writing so I quickly grabbed this one and I was about to get going but then I also saw Night Train to Lisbon by Pascal Mercier and well I didn’t want to leave it behind either so I took both.
Then it was off to Half Price Books where my husband found some German mystery/crime books and he was very excited about those. I was able to find a couple of great bargains on old vintage books. These are books I tear up and use in projects. Yes, I do damage to books sometimes but I also try to give books a new life so I don’t feel so bad about that.
A bit of a sidenote on book projects and crafting in general, I was looking through Amazon and there are at least four books coming out next year on bookbinding and art journaling that I must have. I showed them to my husband so I hope he paid attention. Hee-hee.
Alright I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead. I’ve finished a couple of books recently so I want to write some reviews this week. For now, I’ve just started The House at Riverton by Kate Morton and am wondering what took me so long. Great so far.
No shopping for me this weekend, especially at the malls. Glad you could use your coupons and purchase a few books!
I really liked The House at Riverton, but haven’t read any of the others.
Company of Liars was an interesting book. I will be interested to see what you think of it when you find and read it.
A possible addition to your list: a new book of essays by Indian (his term) writer Sherman Alexie. I just read a book of interviews with him–put a quote up on my page–and he’s not only intelligent but refreshingly easy to understand. Does short stories and also stand-up!
Your post reminded me that I want to finish Company of Liars before the year is out. I started it, was loving it, and then got distracted, as happens sometimes. I’m sorry you didn’t find it but hope you do soon.
I also tear up old books for my journals.
I stopped feeling guilty about that also.
There were some great coupons this weekend…and I used them all to buy gifts for others. Hm.
I love Borders. lol..whenever I get a coupon of theirs I’m also determined to use it! I like Barbara Kingslover, her writing is fantastic.
How nice that you give old books a new life 🙂
jenclair – I’m not big on shopping at the malls during the holidays. Actually the past few years I’ve tried to do a lot of my Holiday shopping either at bookstores and Etsy. I just think I find items that have a bit more personal meaning that way.
Dana – The odd thing is that the last few times I went to Borders with certain books in mind I didn’t find them! I still love going to the bookstore but they need to have better stocked shelves!
Shelley – It’s been years since I’ve been meaning to try Sherman Alexie! I don’t know what’s taken me so long. I’ll have to look for the new book you mentioned.
Carl V. – Oh I hate it when that happens. You get so into a book and then work, life, whatever intrudes and you lose steam with the book. I think longer, dense books are definitely more at risk, at least for me anyways. Hope you are able to get back into Company of Liars so I can read your review!
Isabel – I knew you’d understand 🙂
Amanda – Ah good for you but you have to buy stuff for you too! 🙂
bookworm – I do too. I used to go to B&N more but Borders constantly gives out coupons so hey, I’m going there. Besides the Borders I go to has better coffee 🙂
I loved the House at Riverton and I hope to read Kate Morton’s latest book ‘The Distant Hours’ soon. Happy reading to you!
The Lacuna is great, and I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying Morton’s book (it’s patiently waiting for me on my TBR shelf…).
Now, this is the sort of shopping I can deal with right now! I have The Lacuna and The Company of Liars on my shelves to read. Am very curious, too, about Night Train to Lisbon–great choices. I really liked House at Riverton and am waiting for a library copy of her new one! Enjoy your new books!
I bought some books on Black Friday, but the stores I was in weren’t really crowded, which was good. But I made a point of staying far away from the mall!
I bought The Lacuna last Christmas but haven’t gotten to it yet. After reading some other reviews on it, I am a bit intimidated.
I’ll be interested to hear what you think of The Lacuna. It seems that people either love it or hate it. I loved The Poisonwood Bible but have shied away from this one because of the mixed reviews.