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[Alyssa]

I'm soo glad that I decided against driving down to Champaign, Daffodil. Sounds like I would have spent way more money than I already did. (I've gone to Borders three times, and bought 34 books, I think.)

It's good you got soo many awesome books. :-D

[Daffodil]

They were busy too. The parking lot was full. We went after I got off work on Friday. The drive over put us walking in the door around 5:45 and it was probably around 8:30 before we walked out the door. With stopping at Culver's for dinner, we didn't start grocery shopping until after 10. I can honestly say I wasn't even tempted to look at the books in Wal-Mart. ;)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

ROFL I can just picture it! *sigh*

[Sarah]

Uh oh I found another Borders near me, I didn't even know it existed.... now the question is: to splurge or not to splurge?? LOL

[Alyssa]

Only a few days left..... (I think....) :-D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Once in a lifetime, go for it!

[Sarah]

I caved... haha I went. At least this Borders had a better SF/F collection.

I got:


Pre-order recieved Tuesday:

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Some goodies there, I've got half of 'em. LOL. I've preordered as well and it is in the mail. Yay!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay! Looking forward to checking that one out too.

[Sarah]

LOL Have you read any of them yet? Or no? I've got 256 owned not read books. But I keep getting more and more. I have a whole list on Microsoft Word and it's 6 pages long. I think after this I'm just going to read books I own and try not to buy any more (haha). Next year I'm only buying books that are a part of a series that I own or that I've already pre-ordered. *crosses fingers*

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Hi, Sarah. Sorry to throw in my thoughts, I've read a couple and enjoyed them.



Crane's series is a trip. I'm so anxious to read the 3rd book!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sarah, I've got the 1st 3 you listed and only read Kitty which I enjoyed, I'm up to #6 I think. Steph enjoyed #1 with the pervy, I think it was a, unicorn so I had to get it, but haven't got to it yet.

[Sarah]

@Steph, don't worry about adding your opinion, I always appreciate advice on books. ;)

@Sandra, there's a pervy unicorn!! OMG! I must read that as soon as possible! haha I didn't even realize, I don't think I even read what it was about. I just grabbed it because I liked the cover haha I've heard good things about Crane's series so I was excited to get those. Also, heard good things about Kitty, I have the first one but haven't read it yet.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:D Me too.

Yep - Pervy unicorn! He's a hoot.

[Daffodil]

Well, I won't be going back. But just for everyone elses info: Border's just marked everything down to 70%, 80% & 90% off.

[Alyssa]

*plugs fingers in ears* La la la la la...... I can't hear you!! *runs away*

[Alyssa]

Squee!!! Look what I have!!!



(I won it from Mr. Karsten Knight himself when he had a contest on his blog in July.)

*stares at canvas* It's sooo pretty.....

Apparently, my Wildefire canvas is a little suicidal though. She's already jumped (fallen) off the wall twice. We might need to see a counselor if it happens again....

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

So - are you trying to tell us the canvas came with it's own personal poltergeist? Really???? That is TOO COOL!!!!

[Lis]

Sarah wrote: "LOL Have you read any of them yet? Or no? I've got 256 owned not read books...."

I'm right there with you. I think I'm up to 350+ owned and waiting TBR...

Sadly today I did my weekly Borders check and it was finally closed :( NO more deals for me...

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

I've already got 571 books listed here as "To Read". Unfortunately, I still have 1/3 to 1/2 of my books still to list......

[Alyssa]

Cindy (eclecticfirefly) wrote: "So - are you trying to tell us the canvas came with it's own personal poltergeist? Really???? That is TOO COOL!!!!"

I know, right!? Best prize ever! Now I have a new friend. I have yet to establish if it is a male or female poltergeist though. I'm thinking female. I mean, what male would really care if the canvas was completely straight?

[Vivian]

I joined some of you in raiding the local Borders! I went on Friday and picked up a bunch for 80% off, then the guy said Monday was the last day so of course I go back today for a final perusal at 90% off! And I totally held back, there were so many more I thought about getting but I really don't have the room for them.



I've already read the Kate and Mercy books, but couldn't resist adding to the collection.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Dang, girl! You got some great ones there. Surprised so many hot ones were still available this late in the game. Sweet!

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

Today I got in the mail......
and

Earlier in the week I got.......
and Terran One: Remember the Commandos

[Alyssa]

*hates Cindy* I WANT FIRELIGHT!!! *throws a tantrum*

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! You two!

[Alyssa]

If we lived near each other, Cindy, I'd come over to visit. While I was there, I would 'borrow' some books from you. I think I remember you saying you have tons of them. You probably wouldn't even notice they were gone unless I got caught. Lol. *sneaky sneaky*

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

If you lived close to me - I'd probably let you borrow a few.....as long as they came back to me without food stains, water damage, teeth marks, etc......

I know how you are......

BTW - Firelight is an ARC. I probably won't get to read it for about a month, but if you still want it then I might be persuaded to send it to you. Maybe as a Christmas present!

[Alyssa]

O.O I ♥ you, Cindy!!*shivers with excitement* Only like 102 days till Christmas! :-D

That sounds awesome! I'll have to see. I might have bought it by then. Darn B&N sending coupons to their members.... Just got some coupons in the mail, they're only 15% off, but something off is still pretty cool. (I'm totally trying to not buy many books this month...)

Firelight is definitely one of the first ones that I want to get. I went to B&N last month, and how dare they not have Firelight in stock. So, I'm possibly going to be ordering it online with my coupon. Now that I think about it, I win. Cuz they're not gonna get as much money for it now that I have a coupon. *sticks tongue out at B&N* Nyah-nyah!!

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

LOL Alyssa - way to stick it to them!

[Alyssa]

So, Cindy finally convinced me to join PBS. Anyone want to be friends? *looks around with puppy dog eyes*

[Sandra]

Alyssa wrote: "So, Cindy finally convinced me to join PBS. Anyone want to be friends? *looks around with puppy dog eyes*"

Oh definitely! I didn't know I could have friends!

[Alyssa]

Well, my PBS nickname is lilPenguin16. :-D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Ah, what a cute nick, Alyssa. ;)

[Josie]

I've been splurging but it was my birthday two weeks ago recently and you only leave your teens once, right?

From Amazon:

and pre-ordered and Alien Proliferation (just thought I'd mention, I haven't even read #2 or #3 but now I have an excuse to buy them ;) tehe, I'm a genius!)

So in my Amazon basket:



Kindle:



Charity shops:

(I've read these last two but wanted my own copy)

...oops

I think that's all of them since the day before my birthday but I'm really not sure... :D

[Literary Ames]

@Josie - Happy birthday! Mine was Aug 31st. It took me a couple of days to get over my quarter life crisis but I'm okay now, until next year. I've been meaning to do a birthday splurge, watch this space. Jealous! What city do you live in with such a selection of books in it's charity shops?

[Josie]

Thank you, happy birthday to you too! Lol, I was exactly the same, depressed that I'm halfway to 40 and the fact that people (namely parents) feel the need to start saying things like "you're 20 and you haven't done anything with your life!"

I live in Herts, right on the Bucks border so I go to the ones in Chesham, Amersham and occasionally in Hemel (just under 20 in all). Chesham and Amersham also have really good libraries (I think Buckinghamshire libraries are really well stocked anyway). Did you say once a while ago that you lived in Milton Keynes or did I completely make that up?

[Literary Ames]

Just wait 'til you turn 25, it gets worse. Yep, Milton Keynes so not too far from you. Our library system is pretty good. Not many charity shops, or at least few that I can find. I think the rent is too expensive for them. :)

[Josie]

Probably but it's good you have a decent library then. If I didn't have one, I'd either have to drastically cut my reading or (more likely) be significantly less well-off (read: broke). I roughly worked it out today that if I read about 200 books in a year, 120 of them would come from libraries.

[Literary Ames]

I buy most of mine (never at full price) or grab e-freebies. I only use the library when a) I don't think they're worth the money b)when the books are 'on order' because they're brand new c) I have no money left which isn't often. I have to pay reservation fees anyway because the books are never on the shelves, they're so popular. LOL!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Happy Birthday! (Belated) Josie & Ames! You chickies are too cute. No, it doesn't get worse, it gets better! Least that's what I keep telling myself on each birthday. ;) LOL!

[Lis]

Happy Belated Birthday Josie & Ames!!!

Nice haul Josie, some great reads there... Love Kelly Armstrong, Fever series and of course, "herself" Diana Gabaldon. Just finished MIND GAMES which is a good one too... Happy Reading!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Happy belated birthday wishes, girlies :D

Josie, I just re-read and and am about to re-read just love these books to death, so enjoy ;)

[Josie]

Thanks everyone! Steph, I'll be holding you to that ;)

Lis, I completely adored Mind Games - December can't come soon enough but I will no doubt be sad the trilogy'll be over *sobs*

Who do you think got me onto the Kitty Katt series in the first place?! O.o <-- all turn to look at Sandra, please!
Lol, I think ages ago you mentioned them (I'm talking when Touched by an Alien first came out) and I read and loved it but like so many series, others pop up and distract you and you forget to go back or pre-order the books etc. The other day though, I think you were chatting about the series and I thought it's about time I got going with it! So, I can officially blame you for those purchases ;P

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! O.o I'm lookin' at you, Miss Sandra. Why? 'Cuz Josie made me. :p Oh yeah, and because you turned me onto that SUPER fun series also. :D Love it! Can't wait to jump into #2-3. Actually, I'd rather put down the book I'm currently reading and read #2 now. But, gotta get my challenge reads done first. Then, I'll reward myself with more Kitty Katt.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yay Me!!!! ROFL

Well I just couldn't help it, they are so much fun.

And still feeling a bit under the weather, so I'm justifying not reading challenge books and going with comfort reads :DD

Now just have to do some challenge juggling. LOL

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! :) Yes, they are super fun!

Right, you are. Comfort reads definitely help take the end off a cold. I hope that pesky cold vanishes soon.

[Josie]

Lol! Yeah we're onto a winner there :)
I hope you feel better soon!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thanks guys :D

[Literary Ames]

Thanks for birthday wishes, all!

Sandra, what Josie said, I hope you feel better soon!