I used to use my local library all the time when I was in school. Source I even spent every lunchtime in my school's library. My friends and I were pupil librarians and we practically had the run of the whole library. And then, when I started University, the only library I had time for was the University library. And that wasn't an enjoyable experience. However, last summer I started going to my local library again. (I then had to stop again when I got my job.) And unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed. Source The availability sucks. I can deal with books I want that are already out on loan. It's the complete lack of decent books the library has on its system that gets to me. All those months I went to the library last year and I never left with a book that was already on my TBR. I walked around that place looking at my Goodreads trying to find any book on that list. And I couldn't find any at all (except for the Classics). To be honest, I ...
I've never read Watership Down but I've always been curious! I'd like to read an illustrated version, that would be fun!
ReplyDeleteWatership Down is such a good book and I definitely recommend it. In fact I actually own to copies I love it so much! The pictures in this copy are absolutely stunning too.
DeleteThe Harry Potter illustrated editions are just gorgeous. I love them so much!
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I've not had a chance to read my copies yet, but I have had a guick flick through and I definitely agree with you. They are stunning!
DeleteI need to add the illustrated HP to my collection. :)
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I hope you do! They are just gorgeous!
DeleteI keep looking at the illustrated HP books when I go shopping at costco and I really want to buy them but alas, the family needs food lol.
ReplyDeleteI was so lucky to get them on offer, but I hope you can get them soon because they are such beautiful books!
DeleteNice list of books. I haven't read any of them.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to my TTT post for this week:
https://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2017/01/top-ten-tuesday-top-eleven-coffee-table.html
Thanks!
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