Wednesday, May 16, 2012

What's better than a package filled with books?



Not much. On the front doorstep just minutes ago: A package from Better World Books containing five used books I was keenly waiting for. I know, I know, coals to Newcastle. But I simply can't help myself. Besides, I console my guilty conscience by telling it that my local library doesn't have a good collection of Patrick O'Brian's books.

The next three Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin books (I'm ordering them in groups of threes as I go along.) are thus:


THE MAURITIUS COMMAND by Patrick O'Brian


DESOLATION ISLAND by Patrick O'Brian


THE FORTUNE OF WAR by Patrick O'Brian

I owe you a review of POST CAPTAIN and H.M.S. SURPRISE which I will do in combo for Monday.

The other two books in the doorstep package are:

DEATH BY DARJEELING by Laura Childs 

The first book in a cozy tea-themed series which was recommended by a friend. Not sure if it's going to work for me, but I'm giving it a try.


THE SWIMMING POOL by Mary Roberts Rinehart

I'm a big Rinehart fan as some of you may know and when Ryan so enthusiastically recommended this one on his blog (WORDSMITHONIA) the other day, I realized I hadn't read it yet - a condition that will soon be corrected.

Those of you not familiar with Better World Books, they have a great selection of new and used and it's always FREE shipping! No minimum. Just sayin'.

10 comments:

  1. I think The Swimming Pool is tied with The Wall as being my favorite of hers so far. Hope you like it.

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  2. A package full of books. Lucky You.

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  3. Not bad, Yvette, coming back from a sabbatical and to a waiting pile of some nice books. It's great to have you back!

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  4. Best present ever: My sister collected second-hand mysteries from garage sales and put them together in a shoe box for me. Later she did the same thing with movie star biographies.

    Enjoy your treasures!

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  5. I hope so too, Ryan. So far so good. Have you read THE YELLOW ROOM or THE WANDERING KNIFE yet? I love those two.

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  6. Neer: Well, it was only five books. :) All used. That's how I save money.
    And the Patrick O'Brian books are in nice trade paperbacks which I find the easiest to read.

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  7. Thanks, Prashant. It's great to be blogging again. I reel a bit more energy lately so I'm hoping it will be conveyed in the writing. :)

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  8. Caftan Woman: Your sister rocks when it comes to presents. WOW. Talk about great presents! What a great idea.

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  9. I haven't read The Yellow Room yet, but I did get a hold of it this month

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  10. Ryan: What are you waiting for???? :)

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