Fall Book Mini Haul

Used books are often treasures that are out-of-print or rare.

Hi,
So I am off my "book fast" and currently building my TBR stack. I enjoy spending time browsing online and in person at used bookstore because you never know what you will stumble upon. 

Some authors might argue that books shouldn’t be sold in this manner since they don’t earn royalties on used books. I understand that, but as is the case with libraries, used book stores are a great place to discover authors and their work and add to your collection. If you are like me, once I find an author I like I usually purchase the entire catalogue. 

Ignore the stickers...

Today's treasure were:

• Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. I've been wanting to read this book for sometime, just was too lazy to actually make an effort to buy it. (Because Amazon is so much work, right?) Yeah, I have no excuse. Enjoy both authors, so I'm excited to dive into it.
• The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandra Dumas. I'm sure I read this is school, but I can't actually remember? So thought I would give it a go.
• The Art of War by Sun Tzu which I could have sworn I owned a copy of this book till I went to reference a quote and released it isn't on any of the shelves. Hmmmm, I wonder if I loaned it out and then promptly moved away? No matter, if it turns up I will have a copy to gift.

Another reason I'm drawn to used books is they offer a sense of their personal history. “To Jim,   with love, Margret” makes me wonder about Jim and Margret and about their connection to the book. How did the book find it's way here? How many hands did it pass through?

I rarely see a book with lots of highlighting and comments in the margins. Most often they maybe a bit worn from repeated reading, but I actually take that as a positive sign.

So other than book shopping it was a normal day of work and usual errands. I plan on taking next weekend off to read and finish the details of my upcoming December trip. 

I admit I love travel planning!

After much research I have narrowed it down to two lovely guests houses for my next trip. This weekend I plan on booking one as I map out the rest of the adventure. This jaunt has a lot of moving pieces as I have a multiple state expeditions planned and have to schedule in work around sightseeing. 

I know by December I will be ready for some warm weather, but I'm happy now to pull out the boots and jackets.

Overall I'm enjoying the cooler weather this week. How about you?

The fall weather is so nice! I dug out warmer leggings and last years boots earlier in the month and was pleased to see the boots are now a bit big on my legs.  #ThankYouYoga 

While I'm still not where I want to be, the scales has finally started tipping in the right direction. Plus I feel so much better as well. Between yoga, walking more and eating better I feel much more like myself again. Now I'm ready to go  adventure!

Just as I was ending this entry, the post arrived with MORE BOOKS!

I purchased these online from Thrift Books and they are in excellent condition.

So excited to dive in!

Warm reading "nest" is calling...

See you at the airport  (or a used book store)~