Book Shelf

Thrift shops aka op shops aka charity stores are places of infinite possibilities.  Honestly, I probably spend more time in them than in the shopping centres.  Even if I don't buy anything, it is fun to rummage through all the bric-a-brac (junk, some would call it), it is almost like looking through a person's home but without the intruder/thief/intruder tag attached to it.  One of my weaknesses are used books as I can take my time to read them and I don't have to worry about overdue library book fines.  These beauties were only 50c each!


Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice, The Neon Bible by John Kennedy Toole, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love by Oscar Hijuelos and Vet in a Spin by James Herriot.

I haven't read any Anne Rice books yet but I believe this one is her most popular book.  It looks to be an easy read.  I don't know what the Oscar Hijuelos novel is about but it was a Pulitzer prize winner so I got it because of that.  John Kennedy Toole also wrote A Confederacy of Dunces which I have read, so I thought I would read this book as well.  The novels by James Herriot are uproariously hilarious, I have read a few already and Vet in a Spin is just as funny.  It's a little embarrassing reading this on the train as I have to contain my laughter...and sometimes I can't contain it.  If you haven't read any James Herriot novels yet, I suggest you do so ASAP!