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Re: Sira890
Bask in the glory of the new books for me--it'll be a while before I'm "allowed" back again!
Happy shopping, and thanks for reading 
posted by
Sira890
on June 27, 2008 at 9:50 AM
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Re: Sira890
Oh Wiley, I've missed you too!
Take your time and get better--we'll be here when you're ready!
posted by
Sira890
on June 27, 2008 at 9:48 AM
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Re: I loved this yes the smell of books. I love the smell of old libraries too
Amazon seems to be a weakness for many book lovers!
Thanks for reading 
posted by
Sira890
on June 27, 2008 at 9:47 AM
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Sira890
Thanks for this post, Sira. You've given me itchy feet; I'm off to the book store.
posted by
johnmacnab
on June 22, 2008 at 8:20 AM
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Sira890
Been missing you luv and I'm trying to get cranked up again to blog since my heart attack.
posted by
WileyJohn
on June 21, 2008 at 6:40 PM
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I loved this yes the smell of books. I love the smell of old libraries too
I buy second hand books but my big weakness is Amazon.!!!!!!!!!
posted by
Kabu
on June 21, 2008 at 5:48 PM
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Re: Both Life Expectancy
I used to do a lot of my shopping online (usually for books, of course), because it's super convenient. But someone hacked into my online account and ran up a huge amount on my credit card--after that, online shopping was all but banned in Sira Land.
posted by
Sira890
on June 20, 2008 at 11:23 AM
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Sam, that's a fantastic idea! I might be able to add another trip to my schedule. Imagine, 3 splurges a year--talk about a decadent life!
posted by
Sira890
on June 20, 2008 at 11:20 AM
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Re: Some people think libraries are a good idea...
I hit the libraries and used bookstores during the times when I'm "banned" from the bookstore. It is a good way to test drive books, and the used stores are great for finding copies of classics/collectibles--the ones that would cost a small fortune at a place like Chapters.
I have yet to find a place that donates the money to a good charity--I'll have to keep my eyes open, and see if I can find something similar!
posted by
Sira890
on June 20, 2008 at 11:19 AM
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Re: And before I forget...
Don't worry, you'll be the first to know!
posted by
Sira890
on June 20, 2008 at 11:14 AM
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Re: Sira
I'm all over it--Peter Carey is on the top of the list!
Thanks for the tip
posted by
Sira890
on June 20, 2008 at 11:14 AM
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Both Life Expectancy
AND Kite Runner are great books! I enjoyed both, like you said very different, but good! I do my book shopping on Amazon Japan, it has got to where they usually have in stock everything I want so it is quick and I always buy enough to warrant free shipping. I am a very good customer indeed!
posted by
KaBooM62
on June 19, 2008 at 10:44 PM
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I am a fool for a book store myself. I take my blogit money to buy books! sam
posted by
sam444
on June 19, 2008 at 9:06 AM
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Some people think libraries are a good idea...
they take a book for a test drive, it's a keeper, then go out and buy it. The library here in Mundane has a resale shop, people donate books and we sell paperbacks for a quarter (5/$1) and hardbacks for 75 cents. The money goes to summer reading and entertainment programs for kids, prizes for contests, etc. But you're right: there's nothing like splurging at the bookstore.
posted by
Pat_B
on June 19, 2008 at 5:31 AM
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And before I forget...
Let me know what you think!
posted by
Nautikos
on June 18, 2008 at 11:50 AM
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Sira
I don't read all that much fiction, but I recently discovered a 'must read' author: Peter Carey! I read
Theft and
His Illegal Self in quick succession, and shall read more of his stuff. He's an
amazing writer! If you have some money left to spend, get
Theft, you won't be disappointed...
posted by
Nautikos
on June 18, 2008 at 11:49 AM
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