The beginning

So, I decided to start a book blog. I guess I will do some basic set-up before I "open the doors" so to speak, but we must all start somewhere.

I have included a link for bookcrossing.com. For those of you who have not heard of this, please check it out!!! Ever wondered what happens to the books you give away after you have read them??? bookcrossing.com is your chance to find out! It's a lot of fun!



Warning: Bookcrossing can be addicting!

Reading can be a fairly expensive hobby. Brand new books are a treat to be savored in moderation. Other than books I bring home from the local bookcrossing meetings, and friends,I scour the local used bookshop, and second hand stores for affordable reading. A good local used bookstore here in Winnipeg is The Family Book Exchange on St. Anne's Road. Cost is usually around half of new, and Laurie is very knowledgeable, and willing to put you on a wait list for books not currently in stock. You can also "cycle" many of the books bought there, by returning them once again for partial credit. She also keeps a binder of "if you like this author, you might like this other author" suggestions, and has a small shelf dedicated to Oprah's book club picks as well. I never leave with just one book!

Let the blogging begin!