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.
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)
ReplyDeleteTo 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
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:] You're so sweet!
Delete1. These pictures are lovely.
ReplyDelete2. 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.)
:)
Adore the photos, I live for places like this like Nice Price Books and The Book Cellar in Carrboro. :D
ReplyDeleteI've never been to either of those, but definitely need to check them out! I wish Boone had more used book stores like these.
DeleteUmm...this is the coolest book store ever! You did a great job of capturing it's charm ;)
ReplyDeleteThat 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 :)
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Please do!
DeleteThe Great Gatsby is another great classic I need to get my hands on. The new film is coming out this year I believe!
Awh! How sweet! And I love all of your pictures, they are all so inviting! <3
ReplyDeleteThese are GORGEOUS pictures! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm always partial to the Canada Dry crates. :->
ReplyDeletei 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!!!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteMy 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 :)
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love it!!
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I love book stores- especially used ones! Lovely photos... :)
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Amazing pictures, Melissa. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteOh my. The place looks like heaven. I've read To Kill a Mockingbird, and it's a great great book! ;)
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