I'm taking a bit of a break from my usual Friday Linkups to try something a little different. I'm in a list making kind of mood so I thought I'd start making random five lists. Sometimes they'll be bookish other weeks not so much. Today I am getting my 2nd vaccine! Given that our son is in active Leukemia treatment and has a repressed immune system our lives won't be changing hugely but I am planning on treating myself to a used bookstore trip. Especially since the 2 week full immunity guideline just happens to fall on the same week as my birthday! Here are 5 books (or series) that I will scoop up without hesitation if I happen to stumble on them while meandering the shelves!
1. Any of the Gaslight Mysteries by Victoria Thompson - I'm just finished the most recent book in this series and every time I read one I remember just how much I enjoy it. Somehow, though, I've never read the older books and a bit of a shopping binge would help fix that!
2. Anything by Jenny Colgan - I've read a number of books by Jenny Colgan and have really enjoyed every single one of them so if I find one I haven't read I will be scooping it up!
3. The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths - This book has been on my TBR since it came out and I'm leaning towards getting it on audio but if I happened to see it in the store I don't think I could resist it.
4. Murder Can Mess Up Your Masterpiece by Rose Pressey - I heard a cozy mystery YouTuber talking about this book and it sounds like so much fun that I'll be looking forward to it.
5. Anything by Dorothy Gilman - I'm working on collecting the Dorothy Gilman books so I'll be taking a look to see if they have anything that I haven't already found.
And of course I'll probably get a ton of books that aren't on my list but that's the fun of a used bookstore visit! Do you have a favorite used bookstore? Do you stick to a list or do you just grab anything that catches your interest?
I am dangerous in a used bookstore. We have a couple of Half Price Books near my house and I sometime like to go browse the shelves (especially the clearance section). I definitely would pick up Murder Can Mess Up Your Masterpiece if I saw it!
ReplyDeleteThese all make me curious and, I actually have the Elly G ebook but have not read it yet.
ReplyDeleteHello There! They used to have a really nice used bookstore around the corner from where I lived, but it closed down, so I have to drive about 45 minutes to get to one these days. I hope to be able to do that soon because I used to walk out of there with literally bags and bags, and bags of goodies.(lol) Happy Friyay! RO
ReplyDeleteI can't resist a second hand bookshop. We have two in our little seaside town and I try to only visit over holidays. Otherwise I'll never get anything done. I love browsing in them, but I believe it is to your advantage to have an idea of what you are looking for. Like you do!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend Katherine and I hope you have a nice book to read.
Lots of love,
Elza Reads
I'm crazy about used book stores. Half Price Books is my favorite. I have missed going to this bookstore over the last year. I will return soon.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices!
ReplyDeleteI hardly go into a used bookstore, mind you not any near by so I guess that's why. Sometimes I've used online ones though. Hope you get to enjoy going once your vaccine immunity kicks in.
ReplyDeleteI love used bookstores so much, and there are so few left around here, it's sad! Happy hunting!!
ReplyDeleteThe used bookstore experience is so much fun. I always go in with a list but buy other books ... just because! I’ll be on the lookout for these books for you in Tallahassee.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday in advance! 🎂 I hope you find some great books. 📚📚📚
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