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Library Visits.
Wednesday, July 01st 2009 at 22:55pm.
Today was an interesting day for me. As you may have read in the entry below (or on the next page (just preparing for when it moves)) I cut my hair. Okay, enough about that.
Amidst the number of other items I had to do today, I took the time to visit my local library. 
.. I know!!!
The main reason for going was to borrow 1984 for the Zathyus book club. Guess what. There wasn’t a copy available, so they have to order one in for me; which I need to pay £1.20 for. It better be a blooming good read!
Whilst there, I perused the shelves and came across three books I liked the sound of; after skimming through a number of separate pages. I’ll list them:
- Point Blank by Richard Stark
- Fire in the Blood by Irène Némirovsky
- Contact Zero by David Wolstencroft
Yes, only three; but I’m a slow reader; and I can always go back for more . . .
I’m likely to post a tiny review of these books, but do try and remember; I suck at reviews; so they will be what they will be. 
If you have already read these three books, leave a little comment about it; and the same if you have a recommendation. My library card needs wearing out. 
Thursday, July 2nd 2009 at 01:27am
Ben Babcock says:
What sort of self-respecting library doesn’t have a copy of Nineteen Eighty-Four? Really? And what sort of self-respecting public library charges you money?
Next time, go to your local used bookstore. You can probably pick up a copy there for under £3, maybe even for less. Then you’d have it immediately and have it for life (or you could donate it to the library, which seems to be in need of a serious injection of book-purchasing funds).
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Thursday, July 2nd 2009 at 16:12pm
Tony says:
I wondered how long it would take you.
This is the UK, I don’t think any business has self respect.
As far as used book stores go, I doubt we have one here. I can’t help thinking now I should just keep my money.
We’re only allowed to borrow the books for four weeks as well. We shall see if it’s worth it.
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Thursday, July 2nd 2009 at 04:24am
Jacroe says:
You could also get Aaron to send you a link where a site hosts an HTML copy of it. Unless you like the feeling of dead wood in your hands like I do.
I bought a copy of it after I read it one time.
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Thursday, July 2nd 2009 at 16:17pm
Tony says:
I can’t read on-line very well, so after a few paragraphs I would give up.
I’m one, like yourself, who enjoys the feel of a book; the comfortable, yet oh-so-awkward, position you end up slouched in; the turn of a page, just to forget the last sentence and having to re-read it . . .
I can’t think why I ever stopped reading.
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