I tried Miss Read once years ago, but gave up when nothing seemed to happen. One day I'll give her another go, I see plenty of them around. Of course that'll be when they dry up.
The Matchmaker was a bargain! It'd make a nice lacy scarf or shawl.
You don't read Miss Read for the plot; nothing happening is the point, really. I like the period interest of the early ones.
The yarn was certainly a bargain and I'm only sorry I missed the best of what the seller had. Obviously culling her stash, as you must sometimes. I gave a load to a charity shop and it disappeared very quickly.
The dustwrapper is really lovely, with a wraparound design. I've already got the first book and the stories don't live up to the cover. I can't understand why they didn't commission people known for writing GG books.
Thank you! I think I did well. My spending is not likely to please Gordon Brown, though, as no VAT or high street store was involved. Scraping by on the cash economy, that's what people are doing.
Your mum's collection sounds great! I've bought and sold so many over the years, including a signed first. One of those authors I'm always changing my mind about.
Oh super! See you did very well! As you know, I'm a big Miss Read fan. I credit her with getting me through a year hanging around hospital and doctor surgeries. I like the latter ones as well, and of course it's the series factor that makes it so fun. She did the two so well. Do you like No Holly for Miss Quinn and the Christmas books very much this time of year.
Looks like a very good haul! We're sorting books here, and to free up space I've been tempted to put a few odds and ends in the charity shop box along with the duplicates, but I'm sure I'll want them back some time if I part with them now. Decisions, decisions.
'but I'm sure I'll want them back some time if I part with them now.'
Oh you will! The decision has to be based on which ones you think you could never find/afford again. I even keep some duplicates because you never know when you might need the paperback to slip into your pocket, do you? This is why I have three copies of The Pursuit of Love.
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The Matchmaker was a bargain! It'd make a nice lacy scarf or shawl.
And that Guide book is very pretty.
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The yarn was certainly a bargain and I'm only sorry I missed the best of what the seller had. Obviously culling her stash, as you must sometimes. I gave a load to a charity shop and it disappeared very quickly.
The dustwrapper is really lovely, with a wraparound design. I've already got the first book and the stories don't live up to the cover. I can't understand why they didn't commission people known for writing GG books.
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Your mum's collection sounds great! I've bought and sold so many over the years, including a signed first. One of those authors I'm always changing my mind about.
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We're sorting books here, and to free up space I've been tempted to put a few odds and ends in the charity shop box along with the duplicates, but I'm sure I'll want them back some time if I part with them now. Decisions, decisions.
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'but I'm sure I'll want them back some time if I part with them now.'
Oh you will! The decision has to be based on which ones you think you could never find/afford again. I even keep some duplicates because you never know when you might need the paperback to slip into your pocket, do you? This is why I have three copies of The Pursuit of Love.
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