"To Borrow or To Purchase"

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Registered: 02-15-2005
"To Borrow or To Purchase"
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Fri, 03-18-2005 - 8:42am

Happy Friday All,

I was reading a message where Maggie said she liked the Jimmy Buffet book so she would purchase it for the shelf. So I thought it might be a good thread. What makes you decide to buy a book rather than borrow from the library or a friend.

A friend of mine just offered to give me "Vanishing Acts" to read. I declined because I always purchase Jodi Picoult books so I can share them. If I think I will really like a book, I buy it. Of course I've been stuck with many a dud!!!! Sue

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 03-21-2005 - 6:12pm

Michelle,


I visited www.overstock.com after Beth (aka esb) mentioned their good book bargains and was happily surprised at their selection and prices.


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Registered: 02-15-2005
Mon, 03-21-2005 - 7:31pm

Hi Teri,

Thanks for asking about my health. They still don't know what is causing me so much joint pain. Yesterday I started with a sinus infection. I went to the doctors' today and he think maybe the virus has been brewing in my system for the last few weeks. He also tested for (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and a parathyroid growth because my calcium was high). I have been a sickly person since childhood. Now my lungs are in such bad shape I am about ready for the transplant list. Aside from me telling you this I am relatively active and happy. Guess I've had such a longggggggggg winter!!

When I first came across this board everyone sounded younger than me. Talking about their kids and going to school, etc. I also think it's a very nice sampling of ages and different tastes in reading. I love reading all of the different posts and opinions.

I finished reading "The Hiding Place". I thoroughly enjoyed it and it is a book that I probably would never have picked up to read. That's why a board like this is so important!

Sue

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Registered: 09-29-2003
Mon, 03-21-2005 - 7:33pm
I think Beth's post was where I heard about their books too!


 


Mich

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