I've read many many books since I last posted, but there never seemed to be enough time to write reviews. Actually, there was probably plenty of time, but whenever I finished a book, I was so anxious to start another that I didn't take the time to write about the one that was done. I'm not saying I'll change that habit, but maybe I will at least post occasionally about book related things.
I like to have physical copies of books, and I like to keep many of the books I've enjoyed on my shelves. So, I buy most of my books rather than borrow them from the library. Used books are my preference. I buy mostly from Thrift Books, Abe Books, and Better World Books. They have good prices, good sales, and low minimum for free shipping. When finished with the books I either shelve them (if they're shelf worthy) or pass them on to others who would enjoy them.
By 'shelf worthy' I don't mean that I didn't like the book. For instance, I really enjoy reading mysteries, spy novels, detective stories, etc., but, excellent though they may be for their genre, they are not what I'd call great novels, so I usually don't keep them. There are some good writers in this category...David Baldacci, Jeffery Deaver, Sara Paretsky, Harlan Coben, Olen Steinhauer, John Sandford, Lee Child, to name a few. I am happy to highly recommend their books and to pass them on to other readers.
Another day I will write about some of the books I keep.
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