Books 05-11-21

It is so hard for me to give up books.  They are stacked on shelves and in the corners of almost every room in the house, except the bathrooms.  Those are reserved for magazines!  I have been saying for over a year that I will take some to the secondhand bookshop, but I just haven't done it.   Over the last few weeks I have put books in small boxes that I can actually lift and carry, and putting them in the car.  Today I had other errands and just drove to the Bookman (not far from Angel Stadium).  The very nice guys came out to the car and hauled the boxes in - they can carry two at a time, I can just manage one.  There are only 8 to 10 books in a box, but I still don't have the strength to do much carrying.   They sort through the books and put aside those they don't want and then tally up what the "keepers" are worth, adding that to my account.  I looked for a few books for the boys in the cul de sac.  I have no idea if they read them, but I like to give books for birthdays.  Maybe if the books are around the house the boys might get interested in reading them.  I also give them cash -  $1 per year.  They turn twelve and six this month so I need 18 crisp one dollar bills to include as "bookmarks".   

I am so proud of myself for getting those books out of the house.  Now to start filling more boxes and then take another drive to the Bookman.  Hurrah for me!

This bag is all the Anne Cleeves novels with Inspector Perez.  They are the basis of the television series "Shetland".  I numbered them on the bottom so that I could read them in order.  Haven't decided if I am willing to part with them yet.  I do re-read series, especially if I am struggling with bronchitis or some other affliction and have to spend a lot of time off my feet.   And this series is so very good.  

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