Yes! It is that time again and maybe, for me, the first sign of spring is indeed the Spring Library Sale.
Yesterday I was not able to be at the library for the opening moments which is crushing… but I did make it around 11 a.m. and came out with enough good reads that I am content until the fall sale… where I have already pre warned everyone – I am going and going in the morning to be a part of the excitement of the crowd that wraps around the library waiting for the doors to open… ahh yes, it truly is a part of the sale that makes it a complete experience.
SO – as per my tradition… If I go to the sale and bring home a box of books they tend to stay in that box. Last year I implemented a fun win win with the library sale books that works for both you and I. Below you will see posted all the books that I purchased yesterday at the sale. Honestly I had a short time at the sale and with the crowd, I did a lot of picking out books that had appealing covers and in many cases know little about the actual reads.
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to pick my next read. Below in the comment area tell me which of these books you would like to read. On Saturday I will choose a winner using random.org and I will add the at book to my reads for next week and once read, I will mail it to you. See? Win Win!!!
Here are the titles of the books:
Their Eyes Were Watching God
V.S. Naipaul
A Catch of Consequence
The Dress Lodger
The Other Side Of Air
Breath, Eyes, Memory
About Schmidt
Finding Nauf
Six Pence House
The Beautiful Thing That Heaven Bears
A Child In Time
A Cup Of Light
The Elegant Gathering Of White Snows
Dance Upon The Air * a three book series I have loved for years
Face The Fire * The third book in the Dance Upon The Air series
The Glass Palace
Cutting For Stone
Rooftops of Tehran
The Beach House * read and enjoyed many years ago but willing to read again
Chateau Of Echos
The Knitting Circle
Murders Out Of Tune
The Last Kingdom
Have fun 😀
My vote goes to Rooftops of Tehran
Good choice Helen – this one has been on my radar to read FOREVER…. I need that extra push to get going on it 😉
I will be reading Cutting for Stone soon for a book club!
We are reading it too Kristen for our bonus book club a week from Tuesday…. it is BIGGER than I thought it would be.
Ooh, tough! I think you should read Cutting for Stone, which I read in galley form. Personally, I’m interested in Rooftops of Tehran, Knitting Circle, Their Eyes Were Watching God …
I guess I’ll go with that last one, Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Looks like a pretty good haul for showing up so late! :p
Cutting For Stone is a 600+ page book – I did not realize that when I agreed to do a bonus book review with the Bookies in a little over a week… looks like I need to set page goals….LOL
It wasn’t a bad haul was it? I had about 10 minutes in their as we were on our lunch break… so I just grabbed 😀
I have always wanted to read Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Yeah, Cutting for Stone is a good-sized tome! It took me several weeks to read it, I think. Page goals sounds like a plan.
What a haul! Those are some pretty exciting finds.
I vote for The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood. I was recently introduced to this author via. The Red Thread and LOVED it so I cannot wait to read The Knitting Circle.
That’s interesting Bonnie – I am not familiar with this author but liked the title and the cover 😀
I was going to say ‘Cutting for Stone’ too but that is taken so I will go for ‘The Knitting Circle’. I looked it up and it sounds like something I would buy.
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You can vote for any one of them Carol – its whoever’s name I draw that wins the book 🙂
I’m voting for Finding Nouf! I’ve heard that’s really good and I’d love to read a book from Saudi Arabia!
I thought that one looked really interesting Amanda…. I recently read a Saudi Arabia book and enjoyed it 😀
All the books look great! I’ve heard great things about The Dress Lodger. So I think you should read that next.
I have too Misha – I must have read about it on a blog but when I seen it I grabbed it 😉
Even with getting there late, you still managed to get some good ones!
I did…. and it goes the next couple of days too…. I am out of town tomorrow but have a couple library books to drop off today so I may stick my nose in there again 🙂
That is a great haul of books!
I’ve not heard of the Ian McEwan book The Child in Time so I’ll vote for that
I dont think I had heard of that one either Suzanne 🙂
I haven’t heard of this one either! So, I’m voting for it too just because I’m curious.
THE CHILD IN TIME by Ian McEwan.
Well – if it wins I guess we will find out 😀
Sheila, I’d pick Murders Out Of Tune. I love a good mystery!
I have not read a fun looking mystery in a long time Darcy O – the cover and title appealed to me 😉
Rooftops of Tehran, please! Thanks!
Awesome – you are in 😀
Sheila I think you should read Rooftops of Tehran. It looks really good!
Margaret (goodreads)
I think so too Margaret 🙂
MY vote is with THe Knitting Circle. I have heard GREAT things about it!
I am really glad I grabbed that one Caitie 😉
I vote for Cutting for Stone since I’ve heard it’s supposed to be really great!
I am glad to hear that Lisa as the size is quite intimidating 😉
I have so been wanting to read The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears! 🙂
It looks awesome Rebecca!
I think Finding Nauf sounds very interesting.
Me too Julie!
Cutting for Stone has been on my wishlist for a few weeks now, so I’m going to have to go with that one!
I also recently bought A Bend in the River by V.S. Naipaul; hopefully it’s good!
I am really hopeful that Cutting for Stone is wonderful as big as it is Jesse 😀
A Child in Time, by Ian McEwen…there are many delightful looking ones on this list. Enjoy!
Good to hear Laurel 🙂 I am popping back into the sale today with Chance… maybe there are books that have been overlooked and need a home 😀
There are three that just jump out at me but my selection would be Murders Out of Tune (I do love a good mystery!). Looks like you’ll have a great time with whatever you choose!
I hope so Shirley 🙂
I vote for Cutting For Stone
You are in Stella 🙂
Rooftops of Tehran
YAY – good pick!
It is hard to chose, but I would say Cutting for stone.
Ok Nadine 🙂
you got all those at the END of the sale?? i am jealous!
i’ve heard great things about finding nouf so that gets my vote!
Nah – sale goes through Saturday…. this was 2 hours after it had opened. I love our sale they do 50 cents a paperback and 1.00 a hard cover – all the books you see here I paid 50 cents a piece for 😀
You cleaned up pretty good, even if you weren’t in the front of the line. :o) Cutting For Stone gets my vote, it was a tough choice. I think I am picking it just because yesterday a girlfriend called to tell me I HAD to read it, and very SOON!!
Sarah that makes me feel better as I am a little afraid of the book 🙂 I am glad to hear that people are enjoying it.
The Elegant Gathering of White Snows was yelling “Pick Me!!! Pick Me!!!”
LOL – that happened to me too Ellie – thats why I bought it 😛
The Dress Lodger, sounds interesting and I like the cover. I have read Cutting for Stone with my Book Group, it’s good and then we ate at an Ethiopian restaurant! Yummy!!
OOH – I need food tips for this read Elizabeth – that sounds interesting!
The Dress Lodger would be my first choice!
Many thanks, Cindi
Sure Cindi 🙂
The Knitting Circle looks good from what i can see on Amazon! Fingers crossed!
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I have you in for this one then 🙂
I’ve read The Knitting Circle and enjoyed it. I *loved* Cutting for Stone and recommend it to anyone who will listen to me. You couldn’t go wrong with either of those, but Murders Out of Tune would be my vote for your next read.
Thanks for the insight on the books Susan…. you really have me feeling better about Cutting For Stone.
I read Finding Nouf at the suggestion of a good friend and loved it! This was a really hard choice, so many good selections (you did good!) But I think my pick will have to be Dress Lodger.
Good job, Sheila =}
Thanks Lannie 🙂
My vote is for Murders Out of Tune. But then again they all sound good.
Sweet! Thanks Anita!
I vote for Breath, Eyes, Memory. It wasn’t my type usual of book and totally impressed me.
Thanks Jennifer – I know nothing about it but love the title.
“A cup of Light”..the title sounds enticing. I love Nora Roberts too…
Thanks Doreen – there are only a few Nora Roberts that I enjoy – this series here and the Key of Light series… 🙂
‘a cup of light’ intriques me…
I put you down Karen 🙂
I vote for The Knitting Circle.
Ok 😉
I vote for Rooftops of Tehran! I’ve read so many good things about that book.
Me too Sarah!
What a great bunch of books! I vote for The Glass Palace. I looked it up on goodreads and it sounds SO good.
I have my monthly library sale tomorrow…woot! Can’t wait. 😀
OOH enjoy the sale Michelle!
I choose The Child In Time. I read the synopsis, it won one award.
Thats awesome Aleetha – I had no idea 🙂
I’d say The Glass Palace (without entering the giveaway).
ok 🙂
What a great haul! All those books from one library sale is a real bargain. I vote for The Dress Lodger. I like novels with a medical twist.
We have great library sales Nicole. I usually come out with many more but did not get to go early like I like to and when I did go I only had a little time 🙂
I am voting for Murders Out Of Tune because I love the title.
Do not let “Their Eyes Were Watching God” sit and gather dust on your bookshelf. It is AMAZING! Read it, like, tomorrow. 🙂
OOH – now I really want to!