For $4.20 I found a hardback edition of my favorite L. M. Montgomery book. The Blue Castle is not very well-known compared to the Anne or even Emily of New Moon series. But it is a gentle read that is always satisfying. I wanted a hardback of this one because I reread regularly and wanted one that would last.
This copy of John Donne's Devotions on Emergent Occasions look completely new. It was $3.59. It has been years since I read this spiritual classic. I began reading it with the intention of taking notes and underlining phrases. I found these was too much to underline. I think I'll have to reread it several times before I am able to make any kind of notations in it.
My final $3.61 was spent on The Cranford Chronicles. This edition is a collection of three Gaskell novellas, Cranford, Mr. Harrison's Confessions, and My Lady Ludlow. This must have been the book that writes of the mini-series Cranford combined into one story.
And that was my $25. And for additional $3.99, I found Phil's Father's Day present. Which I already gave to him. Because I have no self-control when it comes to gift-giving.
This book was in perfect condition. It is suppose to be all the knowledge a boy needs to know. I was able to find the U.K. edition. So in addition to how to make a tree house and go-cart, it contains chapters on cricket and conkers.
So, I should have a enough books to get me through the summer. Until I get another $10 or so. And then it's back to the used bookstores or thriftbooks.com
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