Friday, February 19, 2010

Friday Finds - A Few New TBRs







A few finds this Friday.

I found Asta in the Wings, by Jan Elizabeth Watson, at the wonderful Cornerstone Books, an indie in Salem, Mass., and it looks like exactly what I hope to find when I visit indie bookstores- a good, unusual book.

Birds of America, stories by Lorrie Moore, came via Bookmooch. I need to read more of her; and I know, I have to read A Gate at the Stairs, and I will, eventually!

Finally, The Five Scrolls, by Herbert N. Bronstein, came from the book sale table at work. This is a really extraordinary art book of Bible texts used in Jewish festival services. I've seen this book in several synagogue libraries and even though I don't celebrate any of these holidays, I'm thrilled to have my own copy.
What were you thrilled to discover this week?

You can find more Friday Finds at ShouldBeReading.wordpress.com.

9 comments:

Esme said...

I have girl with glass feet sitting in front of me.

JoAnn said...

I haven't read any Lorrie Moore yet, but really want to.

bermudaonion said...

Asta in the Wings looks interesting. I can't wait to see what you think of it.

Blodeuedd said...

That first one does look really interesting. Must check it out

(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said...

Love thecver of Asta in the Wings. I also hope to read Gate at the Stairs (have the audio version). enjoy

Marce said...

Looks like good unique choices.

My Find

http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/02/friday-finds-murderers-daughters.html

Anonymous said...

What a nice set of finds!

Jeanne said...

I just read A Gate at the Stairs and loved it. Next I want to read Birds of America.

Zibilee said...

I loved Birds of America and think that Moore is one of my favorite short story authors. Have you read her other book called Self Help? That one is an all time favorite of mine and I recommend it highly. I hope you enjoy the new reads!