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Sunday, February 2, 2014

No Willpower

I went into a bookstore the other day with the sole purpose of taking the little girl to the bathroom. Well, I guess you know how this ends. 
Could you walk into a bookstore and not browse the stacks?
 
First, the children's area. E loves her books, too. Bet you aren't surprised about that either. We read a few books and picked one to take home. There may have also been a little crying over a green monster puppet that she really wanted to take home. She gave him a hug and waved goodbye as we walked away. So darn cute. I almost took it home with us, but I do have some willpower.

On the way to the checkout there was a nice display of YA books. One book was calling my name. I have been wanting to read it for awhile but have been trying to (unsuccessfully) diminish my TBR pile. Well, this day, I gave in. Both the little girl and I walked out with a book. 
Next time we use the bathroom at the Starbucks.

Here is what we got:
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell for me,

and a Cat in the Hat book for the little girl.
Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came in their mailbox during the last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

Happy Reading!
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14 comments:

  1. gautami tripathyFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:41 AM

    You have got some interesting books. Hope you like those.

    Here is my post.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2014 at 2:54 AM

    I certainly can't walk past a bookshop! You were remarkably restrained :)

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  3. Tif SweeneyFebruary 3, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    I feel your pain! I have quit going to bookstores altogether because I can't walk away without books in my hands!

    I've heard wonderful things about Rainbow Rowell. Her books are on my list too!

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowFebruary 3, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    I have a hard time passing up books in a bookstore...and also have difficulty staying off of Amazon! LOL

    I got Fangirl last week, by Rainbow Rowell. Enjoy your books! Here's MY WEEKLY SUNDAY/MONDAY UPDATES

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  5. SerenaFebruary 3, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    I hear you about not having will power in a bookstore.

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  6. bermudaonionFebruary 3, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Too funny! I think those books were just looking for a good home.

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  7. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsFebruary 3, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Hi Mari,

    I too have given up visiting bookshops, as I just can't resist the temptation once I am in there and leaving without anything is sheer torture!

    As many of the bookshops here in the UK don't have restroom facilities, that is never going to be an excuse I am likely to use for going in!

    'Eleanor and Park' has received so many great reviews and ratings (over 11,000 on Goodreads alone), that I can see why you want to read it and it seems pretty certain that you won't fail to enjoy the story.

    Have a great week,

    Yvonne

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  8. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderFebruary 3, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    I totally can't walk into a bookstore without looking around and buying at least one book (I usually end up with two or three).

    I hope you enjoy Eleanor and Park.

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  9. ElizabethFebruary 3, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    GREAT story. ENJOY your books.

    Elizabeth

    Silver's Reviews

    My Mailbox Monday

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  10. The Reading DateFebruary 3, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    Eleanor & Park is a favorite of mine. Hope you love it!

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  11. Mary (Bookfan)February 4, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    I think I'll be reading Eleanor & Park. Such great reviews. I also have Attachments on my shelf (same author). Enjoy!

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  12. DianaFebruary 4, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    Bookstores are the ultimate temptation. :-) Enjoy your week!

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  13. LisaFebruary 4, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Loved Eleanor & Park - well worth giving in to temptation! Look at it this way, you probably didn't spend any more than you will if you go into Starbucks and those tasty beverages are calling you.

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  14. AnnaFebruary 5, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Sounds like some good quality time together...even if it was only meant to be a bathroom break. :) Happy reading!

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