Good morning, Sunday Saloners! It's been cold this weekend, more so than usual, and that's messed with the routine a bit. The weather is perfect for relaxing by the fire pit in our backyard, and reading on the iPad, as we did last night.
On Friday, we had a Friends of the Library book sale. The husband, brother and I bought home quite a good pile. Even before I had browsed through the first rack, the husband had already picked up his books and was ready to bill. (What!!) Anyways, here's what we picked.
1. I Don't Know How She Does it by Allison Pearson
2. No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
3. The Road by Cormac McCarthy (even though I already have an ebook version of this one)
4. Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
5. The Book Of Lost Things by John Connolly
6. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
7. Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
8. Bag of Bones by Stephen King
9. Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub
10. War Stories II by Oliver North (The husband digs war and military stories...)
11. The Healthy Kitchen by Andrew Weil and Rosie Daley
12. The Science Fiction Bestiary by Robert Silverberg (...and science fiction)
13. The Year's Best Science Fiction by Gardner Dozois
Of the lot, I'm most excited about Gillian Flynn's book. I can't wait to browse through the Andrew Weil cookbook as well. More than his recipes, I like to read about his thoughts behind the recipes. His cookbooks tend to be very thought-provoking and inspiring.
I'm still reading through Monsters of Men which is leaving me with very little incentive to log onto my PC. It's a huge book, and I'm only halfway through it, but it does feel like a good read so far.
How's your day shaping up?
29 comments:
FUN! Any farm pics you want to share? :)
Book sale books, yahooo! :D Aren't those the most fun! Dangerous too ;)
Oh how I love library book sales! You got some good books.
Good picks! I haven't read Dark Places, but I'm excited to try it at some point. I love book sales.
What a great selection! That sounds exactly like what happens when my husband and I go to book sales :)
Oh! The Book of Lost Things!! It's a great book for Halloween. My day isn't shaping up so well. I'm doing everything but reading.
Our weather is cool one day and hot the next - I never know how to dress in the morning.
Its starting to get cooler here finally - 60s today but 50s this coming week,
You got some great books at the booksale. I've read all except the first 2 - enjoy
Hi! I found your blog via Kathy's and such a great find it has been! You have picked up some great books here. Sarah Addison Allen and John Connolly are among my favorites.Happy reading
The best book sales are Friends of the Library book sales, best choice, best price.
By the way, in my opinion, DARK PLACES is better than GONE GIRL.
I didn't go to any book sales but I snagged Dark Places and Sharp Objects from the library. I am not sure it's the right time for me to read them but I have 'em. Maybe I will start one this weekend.
No Country for Old Men would be my first choice from your purchases. I have it on my iPad but keep forgetting to read it
I took a few pictures, but nothing major. I really struggled getting a picture that gave a proper feel to the place.
Dangerous definitely! Thank goodness these books are sold for a dollar or two only.
Thank you! I'm excited to read them.
I'm eager to get started with Dark Places. I hope to get to it this month.
Haha! They are so much fun.
That sounds like my day yesterday. I hope to make up for it today.
Oh yeah. Plus it can be cold in the morning and really hot in the evening.
Thanks! I can't wait to get to them.
Glad to hear that you enjoy Allen's and Connolly's books! I have been hearing plenty about Allen's books. I hope to read this one soon.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed Dark Places more!
Oh yay! I'll be curious to hear what you think of Dark Places. Maybe I should try reading it soon too.
I've heard plenty about that book but never really went to get hold of it. Now I hope I will read it.
What a wonderful haul! Often, used book sales don't offer up such a lovely suggestion. In my experience, anyway. The Book of Lost Things is one from your stack that I read and really enjoyed.
First of all....BEAUTIFUL BLOG. Love it. I followed by GFC a while ago, but am now following via e-mail.
Lots of good books in your list.
ENJOY your books. I am going to look around some more.
Have a great day!!
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My It's Monday, What Are You Reading
I did have a hard job finding some good ones in the pile. I felt at first that maybe I'll go home with only one book. I'm picky about the books I buy too. But eventually, it worked out fine. Phew.
Thank you so much for dropping by! Thanks for the compliment also. :)
THANKS for stopping back to my blog.
Have a great day.
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