My week in books has been modest but meaningful. I'm happy about two things apart from acquiring books. First, I found a terrific little used bookstore, Lorem Ipsum, in a quiet Cambridge neighborhood where I frequently eat but don't usually shop. It's small and idiosyncratic, with a you-never-know-what-you'll-find selection, and a laid-back, friendly staff. In other words, it's perfect, and I look forward to lots of browsing and buying. The second thing I'm happy about is that I took some time to clean up my den and pull out a bunch of books to sell, which will mean that I'll have some additional funds to buy.
I got three new books this week.
- Women and Judaism, an academic book of essays edited by Rabbi Malka Drucker. I received it via the Catholic Library Association, for a professional review assignment,
- If I Told You Once, a novel by the great Judy Budnitz. I've been a fan of her short fiction for years and can't wait to read this book. Her stories have appeared in The Best American Non-Required Reading, This Is Not Chick Lit and elsewhere, and
- The Hummingbird's Daughter, by Luis Alberto Urrea.
My book budget will not allow me to purchase his new hardcover book, Into the Beautiful North, so I'm going to settle for a paperback of an earlier title for now. It looks wonderful.
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These two are real good finds. I love the covers!
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I tried to read The Hummingbird's Daughter, but I think it was a case of it being the wrong book at the wrong time. I hope one day to get back to it, and I will be interested in hearing your thoughts on it.
I love finding those little used books stores. They are the best. I have one that's not too far of a walk and I am always pleasantly surprised by the gems I walk away with.
I like Urrea. He influenced me greatly when I was going through a period of understanding my self identity as a dual ethnic Latino.
If I Told You Once sounds fascinating. I'm not familiar with this author.
yay for finding used book stores!
I'll have to remember Lorem Ipsum for the next time I make it to Boston. I don't live that far away, and yet it's quite an affair to make that drive.
I'll be having a giveaway of Into the Beautiful North soon - probably this weekend.
I have the exact edition of Hummingbird's Daughter (still unread):( Bet you get to read it before me.
Hooray, you found Lorem Ipsum! Isn't it just such a cozy little shop? That one was a great find for us when we stumbled upon it, en route to the Taza chocolate factory... man, that was a great day. :)
Great finds. I'd like to read The Hummingbird's Daughter and Into the North. I wish we had more little used bookstores where I live but sadly we don't.
I wish I had little indie and used book stores where I live now, but sadly we're probably lucky we have a B&N. I so miss my used book stores in Charlotte. They are reason enough to drive down there!
I won Into the Beautiful North as part of a giveaway. It hasn't arrived yet. I look forward to reading it. After I do, if you still have not had the chance to read it, I will send it to you if you remind me.
The Hummingbird's Daughter sounds good. I was lucky to snag an audio copy of Into the Beautiful North at BEA. I hope to get a chance to listen to it on my upcoming vacations. Enjoy your new books!
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
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