On Tuesday, Anne Bogel wrote a post called A Bookworm's Pipe Dream. What if you, as a bookworm, had a $50 Amazon gift card to spend just on books? What books would you buy? Anne allowed us the wiggle room to overspend by $5.
I am, by practice, a book borrower, not a book buyer. I borrow from the library or friends or I generally won't read them. (I think it is my frugal nature) (probably 95% of the books in our house are owned by Mr. Hippie.) On the rare occasion that I buy a book, it is generally one that I love and/or that I will refer back to over and over again. (like cookbooks or poetry)
Nevertheless, here is my list.
Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art by Madeleine L'Engle. ($6.98, Hardcover) Why? Because my library does not carry any of her works. And I have heard many people refer to them. I am interested to see what the buzz is about.
Surprised by Motherhood by Lisa Jo Baker ($10.11, Paperback) I love Lisa Jo's blog. It is like reading a cheer session for moms. I am sure her book is along the same lines.
The Nesting Place: It Doesn't Have to be Perfect to be Beautiful by Myquillin Smith. ($14.94, Hardcover) Full of gorgeous pictures (i.e. inspiration) and practical tips, I think this is a book I am going to really enjoy.
Fast Weeknight Favorites by Good Housekeeping. ($5.98, Hardcover, spiral) I have an earlier published cookbook from the same series, and it is probably my favorite cookbook ever. The pictures are beautiful, the recipes are fast and delicious. I have not made a single flop from the book. It is my inspiration for how I want to write a cookbook, if I ever write one.
Cold Tangerines by Shauna Niequist. ($15.62, Hardcover) Bread & Wine was one of my favorite reads for 2013. I think this will be just as good. I love Shauna's writing style.
Total: $53.63
What can I say? Obviously I am somewhat of a book snob as all of the books on my list are physical paper and ink books. And 4 out of the 5 are hardcover. My emphasis in buying a book is to buy a beautiful book. But, 5 books for $53?! I'd say I did pretty good!
What books would make your list? Tell me in the comments.
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Btw, speaking of books and Anne Bogel and purchasing books...Anne has reformatted, renamed and republished her eBook of 2012 (Workshift). How She Does It: an everywoman's guide to breaking old rules, getting creative, and making time for work in your actual, everyday life. is available FOR FREE on Amazon today and tomorrow, April 2-3. The regular price is $4.99. So, consider that a deal, add it to your bookworm pipe dream list, and get your copy today!