Whenever I want something I think of this book:
I have enough books. I have enough stuff. But of course, as soon as I say that I'm "cutting back" or am on a "financial diet" I turn into freaking Sister Bear at the grocery store pitching a fit because I can't have my favorite candy.
So, we'll window show. Here's some of the books I'm currently coveting:
The Roundhouse by Louise Erdrich- For book club.
Seriously Delish by Jessica Merchant- I love her blog and have never disliked a recipe I've made from it.
How to Pray When You're Pissed at God by Ian Punnett- I have a really complicated relationship with God, and I am exceptionally pissed at him/her/it right now.
One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One by Lauren Sandler- It's important to be informed.
Sous Chef: 24 Hours on the Line by Michael Gibney- I've had my eyes on this one for months.
The Children Act by Ian McEwan- One of my favorites!
The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell- My husband and I may suck it up and go halvsies on this one. We're both huge fans.
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez- This book about immigration in the US seems like it may be another Tortilla Curtain.
A Secret History by Donna Tartt- I really enjoyed The Goldfinch and have heard great things about this one too.
Skippyjon Jones Cirque de Ole by Judy Schachner- This one's for Sawyer- I love little Kitty Boy!
What are you throwing a fit for right now?
I loved the Berenstein Bears as a kid! And I must admit I preordered Seriously Delish -- I've been trying to cut back too, but all willpower went out the window when I found myself with a gift card recently. Sure I could have gotten something more practical, but I have a really hard time not splurging when it comes to gift cards and freebies and such. I do also want to read The Secret History -- I think it's a better one for me to start with than The Goldfinch, but I think I'm going to check my library for it.
ReplyDeleteUnknown Americans is on the Vine For All list.
ReplyDelete"The Gimmies" ... I love it! I am exactly the same way. I am frugal about many things, but I have very low impulse control when it comes to books. Thanks for the list. I am going to add several of these to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteI just have to say, I think everything in life can be releated back to a Berenstain Bears book.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was little, I thought "gimme" was a bad word. The Berenstein Bears definitely reinforced this perspective.
ReplyDeleteThat said, The Secret History was a great read.