A few weeks ago I started working seasonally at a bookstore. I’ve been having a great time helping people find the books they’re looking for. This weekend was staff appreciation, which meant an extra discount on top of the regular staff discount. Of course I couldn’t resist buying books even this close to Christmas! (Though I was careful not to buy any of the ones on my Christmas wishlist). I ended up with seven books (two were planned and four were from bargain sooooo it wasn’t too extreme ;P).
- The Art of the Lord of the Rings edited by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull – Really excited to dig into this one, as it contains many never before published pieces.
- The Hobbit illustrated by Jemima Catlin – I kind of, sort of collect The Hobbit…at least I’ve decided so now that I have six copies. If I ever win the lottery, you know I’ll be adding a first edition to this budding collection!
- House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski – I’d been reading a library copy, then my sister’s copy, but I’m enjoying it so much I want to add it to my library.
- The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly by Sun-Mi Hwang – Found this in the bargain books section and thought of Andi’s review. With my staff discount, it came to $3.50 so I added it to my basket.
- The Lexicographer’s Dilemma by Jack Lynch – I love it when I find bargain books that are already on my TBR list.
- The Mushroom Hunters by Langdon Cook – Totally an impulse buy. Looks intriguing!
- I ♥ My Slow Cooker by Beverly LeBlanc – I have to be careful not to become the sort of person who buys cookbooks but doesn’t use them… I liked the look of a lot of the recipes in this one, though, and I think I could make better use of my slow cooker.
I did buy a few gifts for others. I bought The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson and pencil crayons to go with the colouring books I got for my mom. I also bought to two gifts to donate to a toy drive – a set of 12 Thomas the Tank Engine board books and a Doc McStuffins ‘Busy Book’ (a picture book that comes with little figures and a play mat).
How is your holiday shopping going? Have you treated yourself to any books lately?
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