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'.
I think The Swimming Pool is tied with The Wall as being my favorite of hers so far. Hope you like it.
ReplyDeleteA package full of books. Lucky You.
ReplyDeleteNot bad, Yvette, coming back from a sabbatical and to a waiting pile of some nice books. It's great to have you back!
ReplyDeleteBest 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.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your treasures!
I hope so too, Ryan. So far so good. Have you read THE YELLOW ROOM or THE WANDERING KNIFE yet? I love those two.
ReplyDeleteNeer: Well, it was only five books. :) All used. That's how I save money.
ReplyDeleteAnd the Patrick O'Brian books are in nice trade paperbacks which I find the easiest to read.
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. :)
ReplyDeleteCaftan Woman: Your sister rocks when it comes to presents. WOW. Talk about great presents! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read The Yellow Room yet, but I did get a hold of it this month
ReplyDeleteRyan: What are you waiting for???? :)
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