I didn't really buy much this month; but that's because I'm trying to cut back on my spending on books. So, this month - like last month - I've only splurged on a couple of books.
The first one is 'Edgar Allan Poe: Complete and Unabridged'. These are his stories all in one beautiful volume with a built-in bookmark! I loved this one from the moment I saw it on the tables at QBD. And I found it was worth the price; as I've always loved 'The Telltale Heart' as the most haunting story and 'The Raven' as the most brilliant poem of all time.
The second one caught my eye as a very heavy and weirdly published one. I tried to peruse it in the store, but found it difficult as the writing went one way on one page, then the other on the same page. So, for $1.00, I bought 'Only Revolutions' by Marck Z. Danielewski. I'll let you know how I go with this one as it was a real puzzler to figure out in the shop and I found it in the bargain box.
It'll probably be sometime next month or later before I buy anything myself. As it stands right now, I have one book I'm currently reading (which previously belonged to a relative who is no longer with us) and two others on my TBR list. If I don't get through the list before the summer, I'll take one of my books with me when I go out of town. If I do, I may buy a book or two in my hometown and/or buy some at a flea market near where I'm staying.
ReplyDeleteYou know it's funny, I never know when I'm going to buy a book. I've tried to avoid bookstores; and failed miserably. So, whenever I'm near one, I'll go in and have a quick look around; but it never means I'll buy something. And when I do, I always wonder where in the heck I'll put it in the overcrowded bookcases I have in my office (as I don't wish for them to take over the entire house; just this one room. It's a type of control I'm trying out and so far it's working).
ReplyDeleteAs far as trying to keep my purchases to a minimum, well I'm happy to say that I keep to splurges to Christmas and my birthday (October 5th) and that's it. I don't buy more than necessary; otherwise, I do have around 500 books that are just sitting here waiting for me to pick up and read... or they're just collector's items I have accumulated over time and can't bring myself to part with.
That Edgar Allan Poe book looks absolutely stunning! I want one!
ReplyDelete@ Bethany: There's 27 stories and poems in this book; so it's massive book of his work! I can't wait to get into it myself! :D
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