This morning there was another Book Fair in the city, this
time organised by the Rotary Club.
I succumbed to temptation and went along to have a look,
along with a large crowd of other avid book searchers.
The books were sorted into categories and ranged around the
room, being viewed by Masked Readers (being a retail outlet, we were still
required to wear a mask) who were practising a controlled form of subtle-push-and-shove,
and grab-before-your-neighbour-gets-it.
I came home with eleven new Treasures, all non-fiction, and
now have to find somewhere in the bookcase for them. Once I have read through them, that is.
The books I got were:
Charlie Hammond’s Sketch Book – Charlie left England for the
Antipodes in the 1890s and recorded his story in illustrated diaries
Cottages of New Zealand – a coffee table book about early
settlers’ cottages and their gardens
Cowpats and Brickbats – a collection of tales from the
Waikato (our province)
Flower Painting Workbook – a contemporary view on painting
flowers
Healthy Gut Cookbook – recipes for digestive health
Historic New Zealand – showcasing some different places I may
like to visit
Learn to Paint Landscapes – by Alwyn Crawshaw, an English
artist I admire
Patterns of the Past – another sketchbook, this time
drawings of early New Zealand buildings
Scarves and Other Accessories – different ways to wear and
use accessories
Sewing Specialty Fabrics – a Singer book of tips on how to
sew difficult fabrics
The River – the story of the Waikato River, which flows
through Hamilton
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| A random page in Charlie Hammond's Sketch Book |
Altogether, my shopping cost me $40.00 - attending a Book
Fair is indeed a very dangerous place for my wallet to visit!
Happy reading 😊
Margaret.
Sounds a lovely selection
ReplyDeleteDunedin used to have an amazing Second Hand Book sale at the Regent theatre on Queens Birthday weekend. I
ReplyDeleteused to make so many trips, carrying home a box full each time (and donating the read ones back the next year).
It may have been a dangerous visit for you wallet, but you certainly found some treasures there Margaret! I love your description of the crowd and their controlled push and shove :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Just think of the hours of entertainment the books provide, along with knowledge and inspiration. Well worth the price! Blessings...
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have gone...but I should be thankful I didn't because my shelves are full. Still I would love to be able to look at that sketchbook...the pages you should sure look interesting.
ReplyDeleteI grinned at the title of the article, Margaret. I understand!
ReplyDeleteA great pile of books. Worth every dollar!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhh but..... Such delightful DANGER!!!!! -giggggles-
ReplyDeleteA stash of fun... That's not really dangerous. It's quite super. :-)))))))))))))
This is exactly why I don't go to book fairs, I come out with way too many books to read.
ReplyDeleteYou came home with some treasures!!
ReplyDeleteThe books you chose all look interesting ( well, maybe not the Singer sewing tips one.) Hours of winter reading by the fire...definitely something to look forward to.
Nice finds! We have been searching for specific books recently as well. Mostly outdoor writers; Gene Hill, Gordon MacQaurrie....
ReplyDeleteYou have some interesting books there, the one about early settlers and their homes sounds specially good
ReplyDeleteBiiiig smile from here! They all sound so great and I agree. Dangerous places!!!
ReplyDeleteLuckily!
It sounds like the gentle pushing and nudging was worth it despite the dent in your wallet. Enjoy your new reading material!
ReplyDeleteCowpats and Brickbats sounds like it would be a funny biography.
ReplyDeleteYou found hours of enjoyment there and even more hours as you will pull them down and go through them again and again through the years. Having quiet time with a book is so relaxing, our ears dearly need a break from the noise of the TV and radio. Enjoy!
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