Jan 13, 2012

Rainy days + used book stores

 

This past Wednesday I felt it was about time I took a trip to our local Ed Mckay's and spent some store credit I had built up from selling them some old books. I had a lovely $24 to spend and at first I had about *seven books in my hand and realized what I really wanted to buy was just one, To Kill a Mockingbird. Hands down, one of my favorite books and now I finally own it. Then I wanted to build up my record collection so I bought four. Yup, all for $24.
I'd say that day was successfully wonderful. Wouldn't you?

Ps - Isn't my mom cute? :) Her and my little sister were so patient while I walked up and down the endless aisles of books + records for (what felt like) hours.

*The reason I didn't go through with buying seven books is because as much as I love owning books, I only want to own books I actually love. I'm trying to step away from my hoarding tendencies and become a little more minimalistic. So instead, I wrote down all the book titles, hopefully find them in my local library and potentially buy them if I feel they belong to my bookshelf.

17 comments:

  1. Book stores are some of my favourite places to be. EVER. I totally love books and wish I had more time to read the ones I do own (because then I could justify shopping for more... hehe)
    To Kill a Mockingbird! I need to try and purchase some classics like that, I love it and should read it outside of a classroom setting I think :3

    Your mom is adorable adorable! I can see now where you get it from ;)
    xo
    http://kittysnooks.blogspot.com/

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  2. 1. These pictures are lovely.
    2. That is a truly awesome bookstore.
    3. I totally understand your buying just the ones you truly love. I am trying to do that with clothes, haha. (I'm not as successful.)

    :)

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  3. Adore the photos, I live for places like this like Nice Price Books and The Book Cellar in Carrboro. :D

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    1. I've never been to either of those, but definitely need to check them out! I wish Boone had more used book stores like these.

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  4. Umm...this is the coolest book store ever! You did a great job of capturing it's charm ;)

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  5. That book store looks fantastic! To Kill A Mockingbird was one of my favorites in school. I never understood why some people didn't like it but then again it could have been the teacher (my 10th grade teacher killed The Great Gatsby for me). I really need to make a trip to Boone for some thrift/bookstore shopping :)

    xo Amber P.

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    1. Please do!
      The Great Gatsby is another great classic I need to get my hands on. The new film is coming out this year I believe!

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  6. Awh! How sweet! And I love all of your pictures, they are all so inviting! <3

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  7. These are GORGEOUS pictures! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm always partial to the Canada Dry crates. :->

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  8. i love going to used book stores! and i do have that hoarder's mentality too. i'm so afraid with all these kindles and nooks going around, these bookstores will eventually go out of existence!!!

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  9. I should work on holding back on my book buying impulses — my shelves are so full! It would be a complete shame not to own To Kill a Mockingbird, however. Such a classic.

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  10. My all time fave book! Your blog is so lovely Melissa :) and congrats on winning the scarf too, I'll have it in the post this week :)
    Toni x

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  11. love it!!

    www.aroundlucia.com
    www.aroundlucia.com

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  12. I love book stores- especially used ones! Lovely photos... :)

    modernbuttercup.blogspot.com

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  13. Oh my. The place looks like heaven. I've read To Kill a Mockingbird, and it's a great great book! ;)

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