I read Dry and Magical Thinking over break, and I am now on the Augusten Burroughs love train. He kind of reminds me of myself, if I were an alcoholic gay advertising copywriter in New York. I need to get my hands on Running with Scissors.
Um, well, we listened to aggressively cheerful music sung by people chosen for their ability to dance. Then we ate cookie dough, and talked about boys.
Giles ,'Get It Done'
We're Literary 2: To Read Makes Our Speaking English Good
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Polter-Cow - Jan 12, 2005 2:41:29 am PST #6846 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Volans - Jan 12, 2005 5:22:32 am PST #6847 of 10002
move out and draw fire
So....if you get someone a book as a gift, and then you just sort of happen to read some of the book, maybe the intro and the first chapter, you should just keep that copy and get them a new one, right?
sarameg - Jan 12, 2005 5:25:55 am PST #6848 of 10002
Or you do what my family does and read it really quickly, finishing it just in time to wrap it and hand it to them. Unless, of course, you want your own copy.
Mom spent the week before christmas sneaking around trying to finish a book she got for dad without him seeing it.
Ginger - Jan 12, 2005 5:27:18 am PST #6849 of 10002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
you should just keep that copy and get them a new one, right?
Heavens, no. You continue to read it carefully and when you finish, you wrap it up. If it was really good, buy yourself the paperback. The rule is that you only have to buy a new book if you spill something on the old book.
meara - Jan 12, 2005 8:15:19 pm PST #6850 of 10002
Exactly what Ginger said. Read quickly. Then give it to them, and assure them that it's a great book. :)
Volans - Jan 12, 2005 9:58:24 pm PST #6851 of 10002
move out and draw fire
I love you guys. I will try not to read it in the tub.
flea - Jan 13, 2005 10:35:54 am PST #6852 of 10002
information libertarian
If you wanted to sell used books (those of you who swoon at the thought of ridding yourselves of any books, best to start skimming now)to maximize gain while minimizing hassle, what would you suggest? I have called a couple of local used book stores and they are not wildly enthusiastic. Anyone have experience with Amazon or other online selling places?
brenda m - Jan 13, 2005 10:44:19 am PST #6853 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I've sold a lot of books through e-bay. Half.com is another fairly simple option, but not as quick. Either way, it's not difficult, but generally works best for genre books.
flea - Jan 13, 2005 10:47:41 am PST #6854 of 10002
information libertarian
Doesn't ebay own half.com now? I got very confused trying to look at it/them.
brenda m - Jan 13, 2005 10:50:14 am PST #6855 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I think so.
In both cases, you post the info and a price. On e-bay, people (hopefully) bid during the auction period - about a week usually - and send you the money. Half.com listings don't expire, and the money goes through them, but IME you're less likely to unload things quickly.