What is this asides from a trippy picture of Bruno looking incredibly confused as I force him to pose in a corner of my room? Why, it's a picture of my barren bookcase looking happy because I donated twelve books to my local library today.
There are some people in this world who hog clothes, others cars, and some, several boxes of tampons (I don't know who would do such a thing). Yet for me, books are remarkably difficult to get rid of and often cram up my closet floor and clothing drawers. It's not likely I'll re-read a book after its initial consumption, especially considering my twenty page list on books-I-should-read-before-I-die that grows bigger each month, along with my entire year's worth of TIME magazine subscriptions that sit there untouched, resembling a glossy Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Today I decided to keep four very special books that I had intended to donate but instead will give away here. These books have all touched me in one way or another and I truly hope that whomever wins feels the same.
Behold the fabulous four:
There are some people in this world who hog clothes, others cars, and some, several boxes of tampons (I don't know who would do such a thing). Yet for me, books are remarkably difficult to get rid of and often cram up my closet floor and clothing drawers. It's not likely I'll re-read a book after its initial consumption, especially considering my twenty page list on books-I-should-read-before-I-die that grows bigger each month, along with my entire year's worth of TIME magazine subscriptions that sit there untouched, resembling a glossy Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Today I decided to keep four very special books that I had intended to donate but instead will give away here. These books have all touched me in one way or another and I truly hope that whomever wins feels the same.
Behold the fabulous four:
p.s. If you win and my book ends up collecting dust like those TIME subscriptions on my nightstand, I will come after you.
38 comments:
Holidays on Ice. I'm feeling sick & twisted.
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Oooooh, I want that Holidays on Ice :) !!!!! I promise to give it away when I'm done, tho my blog only has like, 12 followers so I doubt it'll be a huge competition :P
And I'll also throw in a book from my bookcase when I give it away :)
-Chio @ happydyingsun.blogspot.com
Hi Annah, I have read The Color Purple but would like to. I bet Texas misses you girl.
Odie
Holidays on Ice is my pick! =]
And I loved loved loved Water for Elephants!
Props to you for donating your books, I'd definitely have a hard time letting mine go
Water of Elephants sounds delightful! And what a great idea to do a giveaway when we are done with the book! Always thinking!
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The Commoner sounds great. I will do the same as smarty pants as well, and throw in one of my own books when I'm done reading the commoner. If I get it :) I think it's a great idea to donate books to your local library!
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Yo man. Water For Elephants sounds like a winner to me. The Color Purple is a classic, but a bit too heavy at the moment and David Sedaris might be too sick and twisted for the season.
....So what if we think the book sucks? Do we still have to give it away. "Here... Janice, you douchebag, read this book I hate." You know what, I'm okay with either outcome. Toss my name in.
Michael LH, Aiming at the David Sedaris book, "Holidays on Ice".
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No me digas! I've been dying to do a give away on my blog. But all I had in mind was a 200 dollar pair of leather daddy pants a friend left in my apartment about nine years ago and have been following me from move to move for ever since. Some how I think great literature is longer lasting.
My name is Dugaldo Estrada and I'd like to read and give away The Color Purple by Alice Walker please! And maybe I'll throw in a pair of leather pants to sweeten the deal.
Water for elephants, definitely!
Let's spread the love.
-Leelu.
Taking notes of everything.
Dugaldo seriously your comments were making me crack up. Can you take a picture of the leather pants for me? Preferably with you in them. LMAO. Love!!!!
I have been sitting here for like 5 straight minutes trying to figure out which book to put on here, but truthfully I would love to read any of the four, and I solemly swear to giveaway on my blog once done reading!
p.s. I am always up for sick and twisted! :)
I'm currently embroiled in the reading of an epic series of very nerdy books but donating old ones is a good idea. I hope people don't mind reading books that have been in the bathroom with me and endured many a glorious dump.
I'd love to win (?) The Commoner and I promise that I will do a give away of my own with it after I finish most likely on my Facebook page.
I love that shelf! I need one of those.
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Kittycat
Holidays on Ice is twisted? I just thought Sedaris was being acerbic. Well it's good you're spreading the love. Merry Christmas!
I'm not entering to win. I'm not lucky, and I don't need them. I've got eight large boxes I just packed all of my books into because we're moving and I couldn't fit any more in there. I'm just commenting because I want to know why you don't re-read your books after you finish them. I consider each and every single one of my way too many books as old friends that I like to visit over and over again.
Annah I think this book give away is AWESOME!!
Twice a year our local library system does a 4 or 5 day book sale (books are like $1). It's insane to see the amount of people clammoring for literature. The last one was in October and it brought a tear to my eye to see how many people were lined up for 3 blocks early on a Saturday morning waiting to buy books.
Anyway, I would love to have any of those books and vow to donate mine (and many others) to the library book sale in my town. (The proceeds benefit literacy programs).
KittyCat: It's the best shelf ever! :) And welcome !
Chanel: I don't re-read them because there's just not enough time and I have so many other books I want to read that it's crazy. I do have my select few that I will re-read like my Hemingway favorites and Khaled Hoseini books (I LOVE HIM SO MUCH). I also liked The Help a lot and I'm sure I will re-read eventually, but not soon enough to not give away and share the book lovin'. Also, I love getting rid of things. It makes me feel good. Not only because of the giving aspect, but because I feel like I'm freeing up space for new awesomeness (if that makes any sense).
Florida: That sounds really beautiful and like a great way to spend a Saturday morning. Meeting new people and buying cheap books. Thanks for the smiles.
zomg DONE! except I've read water for elephants. but I'd read the other 3 and would LOVE to keep it going!
Umm.... at the risk of being greedy here.... I'm going to say ALL FOUR! But since you're so nice, THAT isn't going to happen. lol. So.... I'll stick to Holidays on Ice.
Plus, I live in town.... I WILL save you shipping charges and will probably offer to bring alcohol on my visit to pick them up. :)
I am picturing myself in my hammock on the patio of my new fabulous hammock, drinking chilled white wine and reading "Water for Elephants".
Sounds good eh? Only you my lovely Annah can help me complete my dream. hehe And I shall definately promise to give it away after so wont take it in the pool with me.
Holidays on Ice!!! For sure. However, I'd be willing to accept any other than The Color Purple (because I already own it and have yet to read it)!
I'd be very happy with either Holidays on Ice or Water for Elephants. I triple promise to d a giveaway on my blog! I've been wanting to. =]
Jess
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I'd love to read Water for Elephants :)
And although I don't have a blog, I'd definitely donate it to a lucky someone on Facebook!
~ Amy
Oh, decisions! I'm seriously interested in Water for Elephants, Holidays on Ice, AND Commoners.
But I think I'll ask for Commoners, because maybe I'll have a better chance of getting that one. ^_^
I'm an English major, and I promise to be good to your lovely book if I am granted the privilege of reading it!
Ok I'm signing up by dropping my name in the comments section. Arlen. :) and i would like Water for Elephants. xoxo
I want that Oscar WoW Book < Is that how its spelled? I dunno if you or Arlen has it????
I gots to get back to my roots... LOL
Olivia: You must ask Arlen for it. She *STILL* has it. And hasn't even read it!
I'm sick, twisted and sometimes humorous. Holidays on Ice FTW :) -- Neal
Water for Elephants sounds like a winner. : ) - Toni
Water for Elephants or Holidays on Ice sound like good reads. Please pick me because I am running out of books to read and I want to get to 100 books by Feb. So far the count is 70 and I only have about 10 more I have not read yet which leaves me at 80. Anyhoot My name is Xylina :)
I would love to give Water for Elephants a go!
The Sedaris book. Everyone is always shocked that I haven't read him.
pick me pick me!
we have similar tastes in books, for sure.
ummmmm, i'm gonna go with the commoner.
and i HAVE to win because my 18 month old disaster of an english bulldog eats my books. no joke.
oh yeah, and i should win just because of our mutual love of Khaled Hoseini!
Circus Romance, but of course! Sounds kinky.
Holiday On Ice, I love sick and twisted humor, cant you tell? I read your blog :D
Audrey Rose
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