The "I-Must-Not-Buy-Any-More-Books" Thread Showing 701-750 of 1,371

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

It's a sickness. I'll be going to Nashville in a few weeks. You know, the town with all the country music stuff. Even if you don't just love country music, it seems reasonable to think I might look around at what makes this city so special. So do you know what just did? Looked to see what bookstores are within walking distance of my hotel. It's a sickness.

[Jeane]

and libaries. We almost went to live in St moritz and the only thing i knew where it was is the library...

[Becky]

Well thats the only important thing though, right Jeane? ;)

[Jeane]

Becky wrote: "Well thats the only important thing though, right Jeane? ;)"

I thought so tooo...

[Jeane]

I knew already where it was before coming to dublin, how to go there, ow far.... and I went like 2-3 times in the first week and after that every week like that for the first month.

[Lori]

I'm going to have to buy a book. But it's not exactly for pleasure reading. I'm helping my friend lead a Bible study and I need the book they're using. Other than that, I've been clean for around 3 weeks.

Anyone heard from Ich lately?

[Lori]

I take that back. I won't be buying the book because I'm not going to be helping with the Bible Study after all. I'm a little disappointed because I was looking forward to getting the opportunity to sort of mentor girls that are younger than me, but it's OK because I won't have to miss my TV show on Mondays and I won't have to buy the book.

[Lori]

Eh, I'm just proud of the personal growth that had to take place for me to even consider something that would interfere with the TV show. I could have just said, "Oh, Monday night. Yeah, I'm busy."

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I have to admit I noticed immediately that there is a library not 2 blocks from my hotel in Nashville. I doubt they'd let me bring books home, though. Not that I won't drop by. They might have a cart or something with castoffs. Oops, this is supposed to be the I must-not-buy-any-more-books-thread.

[Lisa Julianna]

I went two weeks without buying a book. Then someone gave me a gift certificate at Borders and of course I couldn't, NOT use it. LOL I broke down and bought two books.

[Lisa Julianna]

LOL I bought Neverwhere and Howl's Moving Castle per your suggestion...hehe :~)

[Laura]

YOu're gonna love Howl's Lisa! It's my first Diana Wynne Jones, and it's terrific.

[Allison]

I hope you like Howl's Lisa...it didn't come quite as near to my heart as Graceling, but I loved it!

[Becky]

Allison, you've been going on and on about Graceling so much that I had to move it onto my "To Get Post Book Ban" shelf.

It'd better be good! ;)

[Becky]

Uhh.. And Howl's too... since I don't want Fi grumbling at me!

[Laura]

You'll love it Becky! I'm almost done - about 70pp. to go.

[Lorna]

I couldn't do it. I tried and failed. I just joined 4 Barnes and Noble book clubs and had to buy the books. Then I saw a buy 2 get one free sale at the store... I am hopelessly addicted. Library books don't work I take home more than I can possibly read. I recycle my books giving away to family and friends and only keep what I plan to reread.

[Liz]

Here it is March 8 and I have yet to purchase a book! BUT I've been tempted often ...

[Debra]

Know what you mean about tempted. I couldn't stand it any longer and ordered two books by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston. My husband is going to kill me. Stop me before I buy again! :))

[Emma]

Hello Again! I walked into a bookstore...


And came out with nothing! :D

[Emma]

:D! Thanks Fi!

[Lisa Julianna]

Nice job Emma

and thanks Fiona for letting me not feel guilty about buying Howls. :~)

[Emma]

Haahhaa, Lisa, need Fi praise you for buying it? I LOVED the movie of Howls.

[Lisa Julianna]

LOL I did ask her and others on another thread what I should buy with my gift certificate. hehe!!!

OH and Becky, I am reading Graceling right now and I am loving it. You definatly need to put it up on your TBR list.

[Emma]

LOL! I want to read Graceling. My friend did a review of it on Youtube that made me want to read it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHRD3F...

[Becky]

Good for you Emma! *bows to your amazing willpower*

[Emma]

Becky, you've boughten books? How many?

I haven't been here a while.

[Becky]

I haven't bought anything, but I did accept a book in trade from a GR friend. "Slaughterhouse 5" by Kurt Vonnegut.

I... I couldn't help it!

[Emma]

Ahh, okay well, I don't blame you for that one.

[Lisa Julianna]

so Becky do you have Graceling already or do one of us have to send it to you for you to read it? LOL

[Becky]

No... I don't have it yet. It's on the "To Get" list, but I will bend my rules if you're willing to send it to me!

I can be flexible! :)

[Becky]

See how quickly my rules and regulations go out the window. On chink in the armor and it all falls apart. LOL

[Lisa Julianna]

LOL are you in the US?

[Becky]

Yep... PA. Are you really gonna send it to me?

[Lisa Julianna]

I might but I have to finish it first...lol

[Emma]

PA?

[Becky]

Oh, you're awesome Lisa! :) I'll definitely return the favor!

Emma, PA = Pennsylvania.

[Emma]

Ahhh. I thought you were talking about a book title. LOL.

[Lisa Julianna]

I will PM you when I am done with the book :~)

[Becky]

Cool, thanks!

[Jeane]

(G)Emma wrote: "Hello Again! I walked into a bookstore...


And came out with nothing! :D"

wow Emma, you are doing so good!!!!

[Emma]

:) Thanks Jeane! I'm trying. I'm getting sucked up in TSFT's awesomeness.

[Liz]

I'm realizing that I have not bought any books since this thread began! But I did beg and borrow, but not stole, a few ... ;o)

[Jeane]

guess what, we entered chapters today...and don't laugh but you know what my boyfriend did? He held my hand thight so i wouldn't wonder off on my own and come back with books I wanted to buy. Really, he didn't let me on my own!!!

[Liz]

Jeane wrote: "guess what, we entered chapters today...and don't laugh but you know what my boyfriend did? He held my hand thight so i wouldn't wonder off on my own and come back with books I wanted to buy. Reall..."

Your own personal book guard! ;o)

[Jeane]

Liz wrote: "Jeane wrote: "guess what, we entered chapters today...and don't laugh but you know what my boyfriend did? He held my hand thight so i wouldn't wonder off on my own and come back with books I wanted..."

yes, but unasked! I was going to wander in it because it is soo big and jsut love it, hoping to eb strong but feeling very weak.....but I was chained!

[Becky]

I hear that razorblades can cut through straightjacket material. ;)

[yellowbird]

Ok, who here wants to confess? I'm wondering who has the record for the most books bought at any one time. Used OR New.

[Andrew]

So, they blocked GR at my work, the only steady library access I have. I am still alive though, and by the way...

THIS IS DAY 26

Who's your daddy!?

[Becky]

I bought 20 at once from the thrift store and paid a little less than $20 for them.

I've been doing pretty good though. I've had to revise my goals a little since I did accept a book in trade from a GR friend, but 1 book in 2 1/2 months isn't bad... right?