Saturday, 23 February 2013

Oops, I did it again

Before I was so unceremoniously made redundant I did a bit of shopping. I know, I know, I am not meant to be buying books. I just can't stop myself. It should be a recognised addiction. So, back when I thought I had an income and thought I'd be paid at the end of the month, I took a sneaky lunchbreak trip into the Oxfam bookshop (I mean really I'm just supporting a cause so it's not like I'm just buying books willy nilly. Even though I am just buying books willy nilly. Oh, shut up you). Anyway, here are my purchases:

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hamff
Property by Valerie Martin
Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernieres

 Exciting stuff. And today I picked up my reserved copy of Dear Scott, Dearest Zelda from the library which I am practically about to devour in my excitement to read it. Seeing as I have joined the delightful land of the unemployed I am hoping that not having money will make it much easier for me to resist the buying of books. I'm sure I'll find a way around it but for the moment I'm being optimistic. I will just use the library. Oh gosh, I hope joining the library wasn't some sort of omen. Now I'm hysterical.

 I'm off for some alone time with Scott and Zelda.
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  1. Sam (Tiny Library)23 February 2013 at 13:57

    Great haul of books!
    Property is wonderful and I liked Snow Child too.

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    1. Ellie23 February 2013 at 16:24

      I must say all of these books I have heard really good things about and I'm excited to read them all. The guy who served me in the shop waxed lyrical about 84 Charing Cross Road and I love a good book about books.

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  2. Ellie24 February 2013 at 10:39

    The Snow Child was one of my favourite books of last year (and the perfect winter read!) and 84 Charing Cross Road is one of my favourite books EVER. I definitely recommend that one for your all your shitty-time cheering-up needs. And I totally have a problem with charity shop buying. I'm not meant to be buying books either, but once I'm through the door it's hard to say no. I think it's the "If I don't buy it now, I might not see it here again" thing - it practically FORCES you to buy stuff! Sending you imaginary virtual hot chocolate and kittens and flowers and all sorts of other happy things, xx

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    1. Ellie25 February 2013 at 16:07

      Since the odd snow flurry has been starting up down south for the last couple of days I think I may just have to read The Snow Child now. It's like fate, surely. I totally agree about charity shops. I always think the people in Oxfam see me coming in and smile, knowing they've got me. I don't think I've ever left empty handed. Thank you for all the happy things, you're lovely xx

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