Monday, June 1, 2009

Mailbox Monday: The “No BEA? Books Anyway!” edition (June 1)


No books in my mailbox this week, but I came across a copy of Effigy by Alissa York on sale at Chapters and had to snatch it up!

I also blame Cindy and Jen for inciting me to buy more books over the weekend. (I first read about Jen’s “No BEA? Books Anyway!” post on Cindy’s blog, Cindy’s Love of Books.) Since I missed both BEA and the Twitter pity party organized by Rebecca at The Book Lady’s Blog, this was the perfect excuse to head out in the rain yesterday to my local secondhand bookstore...

I was very happy to find copies of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and Keeping Watch by Laurie R. King for only $1.25 for both books!



I also bought two books I already own, which I will be giving away in a “Pay It Forward” giveaway sometime soon: The Pilot’s Wife by Anita Shreve and Vinegar Hill by A. Manette Ansay. (I only just noticed that they are both Oprah’s Book Club picks. I know some folks shy away from Oprah’s picks, but I thought they were both really good books!)



What did you find in your mailbox this past week? For other Mailbox Monday posts, head over to Marcia’s blog, The Printed Page.
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15 comments:

  1. Mary (Bookfan)June 1, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    You got some great books!

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  2. BlodeueddJune 1, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Fun week indeed for you :D
    Enjoy

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  3. BelleJune 1, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    You're so lucky to have a used bookstore nearby! The nearest one to me is a bit of a drive, so I always end up at Chapters instead. Buying books you've already read to "Pay It Forward" is so nice!

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  4. MeghanJune 1, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    I loved Water for Elephants! Great choices. I hope you enjoy the books!

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  5. ♔ jessica.marieJune 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    What a great selection of books this week! I really want to read Water for Elephants, I hope you enjoy reading it and I look forward to your review! ^_^

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  6. KristenJune 1, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Enjoy your new books!

    My mailbox is here: http://booknaround.blogspot.com/2009/06/monday-mailbox.html

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  7. cindysloveofbooksJune 1, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    You got some really good books.

    Yes you can have lost boy when I am done reading it Avis. I actually knew you would ask me for it.

    Okay if you have to blame someone you have to blame Jen cause she started it. LOL I just followed suit.

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  8. WrightyJune 1, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    What great bargains! I loved Water For Elephants. It was especially good for a club read. Enjoy your excellent finds!

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  9. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJune 1, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Water for Elephants was a favorite of mine; hope you like it too.

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  10. WendiJune 2, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    I've been wanting to read Water for Elephants for quite a while - hope you enjoy it.

    Here's my Mailbox! ~ Wendi

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  11. bermudaonionJune 2, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    It sounds like Cindy is a bad influence! You found some great deals, though.

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  12. Jen - devourer of booksJune 3, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Nice prices! Thanks for participating in "No BEA? Books Anyway!"

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  13. avisannschildJune 3, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Thanks, everyone, for your comments. I couldn't believe it when the bookseller offered me his trade paperbacks for a quarter each! I was especially happy to find Water for Elephants because I heard so many great things about it last year. Thanks, Jen and Cindy, for inspiring this book buying!

    Thanks again, Cindy, for Lost Boy!

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  14. AnnaJune 18, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I enjoyed both The Pilot's Wife and Vinegar Hill. Happy reading!

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric

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  15. avisannschildJune 23, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Thanks, Anna!

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