In which the location I work in is a dangerous place. (For me, anyway.)
Woah. Huh. That’s weird. How did I end up here on my lunch break?
It was a really, really, really bad idea to take a job at an office that’s literally like right around the corner from Barnes and Noble. I love my job so much, don’t get me wrong, but I just know exactly where all my paychecks are gonna go.
So yes. Today I was just minding my own business, eating my lunch, and suddenly I was just transported, totally against my will, to Barnes and Noble! Crazy, huh?
But, since I was there, I decided I might as well buy some books so as not to waste my time. I know: very conscientious of me. Thank you, I try.
But just…JUST LOOK AT THEM!!!
Okay, yes, I already have a volume that contains Jane Austen novels (though this one has a few more) and also, yes, I have a volume of Sherlock stories (and actually technically now I have three, because I semi-permanently loaned one to my brother) but these are just…just too good to pass up!
And it was buy one get one 50% off. I mean, that just kind of seems like a waste to not buy two, you know?
And I just really enjoy Robert Frost’s poetry. And it’s a really gorgeous book and it’s all shiny and the cover is that great flexible fake-leathery material? You know? You can’t tell that well in the picture, but the trees are silver foil. Just so gorgeous!
And when you see how happy I am with my books, can you really begrudge me that?
Have a lovely day!
Ohhhhh that Sherlock book is to die for! And as far as addictions go, books are pretty harmless compared to some other things 😛 Unless of course your bookshelf collapses and you get crushed by a giant book avalanche… but somehow I think you’re safe!
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Isn’t it lovely? Haha. And that’s very true, there are far worse things to be addicted to, but it isn’t without dangers. 😀
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Oh, I feel ya. I feel ya. (And I love Robert Frost. He is my favorite :D)
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I’m such a sucker for the Classics Collection leather-bound books.
They are absolutely stunning. I can’t believe I only own Dracula!
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They really are! I want all of them!
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I bought this:http://covers.booktopia.com.au/big/9781435122949/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-other-stories.jpg copy of Alice in Wonderland as a gift for a girl I work with, it was so difficult giving it away!
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Oh my goodness! I feel like I would end up keeping that!
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I almost did.
It was so hard to part with.
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LOL You crack me up! Happy book hunting! 🙂
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Thanks! Glad to give you a laugh. 🙂
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My, oh my. What gorgeous collections you have there! Loving it! Can’t begrudge you at all.
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Of course, it’s the words inside that matter, but a pretty cover sure doesn’t hurt! 🙂
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:O Your new books are BEAUTIFUL!!! ♥
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Hehe, I really love Barnes and Noble’s collectible editions. I want all of them! But they’re pricey, so I’m contenting myself with two for now. 🙂
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Where do you work? I thought you lived in England… Do we have B&N in the UK ?!
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Hah, I wish I lived in England! I live in the U.S., in Washington state. And I work as an office assistant for a home building company. 🙂
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How cool!
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Those books are beautiful!!! I really don’t blame you for buying them they’re gorgeous. I do the exact same thing, whenever I’m in a mall I automatically transport myself to the book store. It’s magic really. Dangerous places indeed!
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Aren’t they just?! And thanks, glad you understand, haha. 🙂
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“Semi-permanently” is not a word 🙂 – and you should know that 😉 – but it totally sounds like something that would happen in my house, too! 😛
It’s a great non-word. 🙂
Please post more pics of you smiling. 🙂 You have a really nice one. 🙂
“Life” is overrated. It’s what you make of it. Human friends can be overrated, too. (Wow, wonder what kind of responses this comment will get!)
You’re certainly appreciated here! 🙂
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I make up words all the time. It’s not my fault if the English language doesn’t accommodate all of the thoughts I wish to express! 🙂
Thank you! You’re incredibly sweet. 🙂
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Oh, I constantly make words up. I think the rules of linguistics need to be changed in general. 😉
You’re welcome, and thank you!
Love the new profile pic! 😉
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Thank you!
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I can relate to this. 😂
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Haha, glad you know the struggle. 🙂
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Hahaha. The first picture made me chuckle =]
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🙂
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Oh man, they’re gorgeous! *Jealous jealous jealous.* 😀
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Haha, aren’t they just?
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Oh my I hope you keep your wallet safe especially when your passing that store, sounds like a very dangerous place indeed. 😂😂😂
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😀
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