This year really came through reading-wise. Initially, I didn't know what to expect. And I think I was a little surprised to find myself feeling a strong pull right from the beginning of the year to published books. I tried quite a few new-to-me authors with more abandon than I have in recent years—something I'm proud of and hope to continue. Not all of them worked in just an Angie-like way, but regret never entered the room. I passed them on. To the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood, to the used bookstore down the street that I love, to my own public library in donations. Someone will love them. It didn't have to be me. And I loved giving them that little push along their way to the homes of the people who would soak up their words and hold them tight. What a gift books are. How much I need them and how grateful I am at the end of this year for the ones that came and continued on their way—but most especially for the ones that came to stay. And so, as has long bee...
I'm so, so sorry but I just have to say--
ReplyDeleteWHAATTTTT?!??! How--what-- how is it even possible that you got the newest Marillier before it's supposed release date! Her website says first week of November! I'm stunned! Green-eyed with envy! Jealousy coursing through my veins!
You should be happy!
Lol. I was stalking the online bookstores and saw it pop up early on Barnes & Noble's. So far I'm about 50 pages in and it is so good...
ReplyDeleteoh nice! I love getting those kind of parcels.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice little parcel! Cybele's Secret made it on to the Cybils list at the lastest minute, so I am looking forward to reading that...
ReplyDeleteA Halloween treat. Parcels like this one make the world go round.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte, I'm glad Cybele's Secret made it in. Happy reading!
OMG. The new Sharon Shinn. I am so jealous. And I still need to get around to reading Marillier.
ReplyDeleteGrin. I started with the Marillier and am really looking forward to the Shinn.
ReplyDelete