new books!
I was off on a roadtrip last weekend (yay!), so on Thursday I stopped by Chapters to get a book to read.
But I ended up picking up a few more books than I can read in a few days.
check it out:
Miriam Toews!!
I love Miriam Toews. But I don’t love paying regular price for books.
So I was going to come home and buy a used copy on Amazon, but I decided that I should support great Canadian talent. Plus, I’ve already bought two of her books and haven’t paid regular price yet. So I bought this novel, which I think is her latest. (don’t quote me on that.)
This book was conveniently located behind the cash register as I was checking out. And Laurence Hill (the author) just happened to be on The Hour last night, so I decided to support 1) A Canadian novelist, 2) A great Canadian TV show, and 3) Shelf Placement.
I had a fun conversation with the Australian cashier. We chatted about the novel, The Hour and awkward interviews (Like the one with the Killers! apparently the Keith Urban interview is odd too.)
And look! look!!!
and
Penguin Classics!
I could NOT resist these. AND they were 30% off.
My fav cover was the one for Crime and Punishment, but I already have that book. (boooo.)
I am a huge fan of the book though, so I may purchase this copy too….
LOL. Did you see my posts about the Penguin books?!
http://sillyaah.xanga.com/702865320/item/
and
http://sillyaah.xanga.com/703505995/item/
Too funny! I bought (almost) all the books you didn’t buy.
You have good taste, because the designer’s fav book cover was Crime and Punishment too! hehe
I haven’t read that one yet… but having read your entry, I might go purchase it too…
BTW, do you have iRewards??? I signed up for it, when I bought 3 of these books - so I got another 10% off. Such a good deal!
Comment by ceci — June 18, 2009 @ 12:32 pm
yeah! I first heard about it on your blog!!!
When I was in the store I thought - ‘these are Cecilia’s books!!’
I wanted to buy some of the others, cause they’re pretty, but I’ve read some/most of them already. (boo)
oh, and Crime and Punishment is FANTASTIC! I highly recommend it.
no, I didn’t sign up for the rewards program. I had it last year and it didn’t seem like a good deal for me.
If anything, it just encouraged me to buy more books from Chapters…
Comment by Cat — June 18, 2009 @ 1:00 pm
hehe, i may have to swing by this weekend and see if they still have Crime and Punishment!
Comment by ceci — June 19, 2009 @ 3:35 pm