Free books
At the book shop appearances Scott keeps being offered a free book as a reward for his hard work and charming-ness. We keep choosing mass market paperbacks because we’re travelling and running out of spaces. Last choice: the latest Naomi Novik. (I started it last night and it rocks.)
If you were asked to choose one book from your favourite book shop what would it be?
Posted by Justine at 8:52, 5 October 2007 under Cons & Other Gatherings, Reading, Travelling | 14 Comments »
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Sir tessa Says:
That’s a horrible question, Justine! My brain, it is writhing in agony!
If I was in a pragmatic sort of mood, I’d pick something otherwise expensive, or that I wouldn’t normally spend money on.
If I wasn’t, I’d go for whatever is at the top of my ‘must get’ list.
And if I was feeling ambivilent about the whole thing, I’d make someone else choose for me.
October 5th, 2007 at 9:42 AM
jenny d Says:
I just got the new Naomi Novik yesterday & started reading it last night also!
When I am given this chance, I always pick a brand-new hardcover, bang for buck…
October 5th, 2007 at 9:56 AM
Matt Says:
I agree with Tessa; my mind reels at the thought.
Does this assume current stock in a given bookstore, or can we pretend they can get their hands on anything (within reason)?
In either case, I’d *probably* go with something I couldn’t normally afford–art books are crazy expensive. Maybe a hardback edition of something I really love. But just one? I’d die of indecision.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Eric Luper Says:
I would pick one of the Sabuda pop-up books. That way I wouldn’t hate myself quite as much when I inevitably rip something in there.
Ever since I was 2 I’ve been ripping pop-up books.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:04 AM
sherwood Says:
I would want to pull some books by my fave authors out of the future and into my hands now!
October 5th, 2007 at 10:13 AM
shelly rae Says:
I’d be happy with the new Naomi Novik or the latest Sharon Shinn. Happy travels.
Anon
October 5th, 2007 at 12:08 PM
Lissa Says:
Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey (if you’re in a exquisitely detailed mature fantasy series mood)
Marked by PC and Kristin Cast (if you’re in a YA vampire mood – liked it for it’s different method of becoming a vampire)
Making Money by Terry Pratchett – his new hardcover – funny funny funny!
And so many more…
October 5th, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Marlena Says:
The 4th keisha’ra books by Amelia atwater rose (because I haven’t read it yet)
one of your books (because *cringes* I haven’t read them yet)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in hardcover- (because mine is destroyed from a million readings)
The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson ( because I haven’t read that, either)
or, if we’re talking about a magical bookshop (which is my favorite kind of bookshop!) paper towns, by John Green
October 5th, 2007 at 3:50 PM
hillary! Says:
The illustrated edition of *Stardust*, by Neil Gaiman.
But I would want alot of the books you guys have already mention. But I would prolly just end up doing what I always do: either get a book I’ve never heard of by an author I’ve never heard with a really fool cover, or have my friends choose for me.
It usually always works.
October 5th, 2007 at 5:05 PM
Dawn Says:
…can’t…pick…
it hurts my brain to try.
October 5th, 2007 at 6:19 PM
ariel cooke Says:
the attolia trilogy by megan whelan turner. i keep meaning to read it and you just reminded me.
October 5th, 2007 at 7:42 PM
Aislinn Ai Says:
any book? any book at ALL? does it have to exist? because if not, i would choose ella’a book from ella enchanted. you know, the one that has pretty much anything you want? like when she can read char’s diary? which is definitely an invasion of privacy, but…
October 5th, 2007 at 11:15 PM
isabella Says:
Just one? oh my… that would be so difficult. Probably whatever’s at the top of the must-have list so far, or a bestseller. Or just something that looks nice and shiny and gives off an appealing cry of “read me, read me!”
^^ella’s book from ella enchanted! omg, that is such a good idea!
October 6th, 2007 at 1:58 PM
Laura Says:
– Extras.
BUt I already have it !!!!
Can’t buy too many copies though
October 8th, 2007 at 6:33 PM