I just couldn't resist :-)
I only called into Asda for some bread and milk, and somehow found myself in the book aisle.
They were soooooo cheap, and it is nearly Christmas, and I don't want any presents this year, and I could go on and on and give you a myriad of excuses and reasons, but there are none needed, I wanted these books and I bought them.
Good reading for the Winters nights ahead.
I'll add them to the new books I bought the other week and the copy of the first 'Eat Well for Less' book that Alan bought me when he bought himself two woodworking books last weekend ... which means our new book total for the house is -
578
My name is Sue I am a bookaholic .... and so is Alan ;-)
Sue xx
There are a lot worse things you could be in life! I now want the Katie Fforde one! I already have the new Nigel Slater and I think that you will really enjoy it, I am reading a day a day and it is a lovely treat.
ReplyDeleteI call that great use of your money! :-)
ReplyDeleteJ x
I see no harm in buying books, as long as they get read and enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteJoan (Devon)
Books are the one thing I never minded buying. I didn't need a reason other than I wanted it, for myself or one of the kids. I hope you enjoy them as much as I always did.
ReplyDeleteIn our house, everyone got books in their Easter baskets, Christmas and birthdays. Books are essential, never a waste. This year, i’ve Bought our, now adult, children a book each. The grands get two each along with a few small gifts. No apologies needed!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
You are bsy getting in and we are getting rid.
ReplyDeleteNigel is on my Christmas list, I just love him.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to wake up and find Nigel in my Christmas stocking .... he could cook dinner for us ;-)
DeleteThey look interesting, and no apologies needed!
ReplyDeleteNigel Slater and Katie fforde are on their way to me from the library (she says righteously!)
ReplyDeleteThere's absolutely NO WAY I could just get a Nigel Slater book from the library, the overdue fees would be horrendous ... much cheaper to buy the book :-)
DeleteThe Katie Fforde book however WAS a bit of an extravagance!!
I grew up round the corner from Nigel Slater, but he is much younger. I was in junior school with his older brother. Both Nigel's Mum and my Mum had surprise "later in life" babies and I remember them chatting about that. I emigrated 50 years ago and never knew that Nigel had become famous until a few years ago! JanF
ReplyDeleteLucky you, I love the man he's one of my favourite cooks and authors. I loved the autobiography of his life 'Toast' that was also made into a film. I've watched it on Dvd quite a few times :-)
DeleteWelcome to the Bookaholic of America, Tucson chapter !
ReplyDeleteRight now each person on my Christmas list has a book plus a small gift. We always give, at least, a books for Christmas and Birthdays.
Love your choices.
cheers, parsnip.
Nigel Slater, whose idea of budget leftovers is £10 worth of deli ham and a fiver of artesan bread
ReplyDeleteI'd forgive Nigel virtually anything 😊
DeleteAs Thomas Jefferson said: "I cannot live without books'" nor can I.
ReplyDeleteMary Eman
books are a necessity...paper preferred, digital in a pinch...I use my library mercilessly...purchase a few...never apologize for buying book is...
ReplyDeleteWith a good book you never want for company. I am a bookaholic as well.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
A love of books is a wonderful thing, I had to cut back when I retired. Our local charity shops always have hundreds to choose from, our local library has online renewal if you are taking a while to read, they also have purchased every new book I have ever requested they also bring in requested books from any library in the state, just takes a few days.
ReplyDeleteThe nearby shopping centre has started a free book exchange, just take along what you have read and take home whatever you would like.....the shelves always have plenty of choice......I have saved a lot and passed on many books I will not read again.
Me too Sue. I took my grand daughter to Waterstones as part of a birthday treat. She does love books, but it was just as much of a treat for me!
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